Sekirov Dictionary

louse

/laʊs/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 4
phrases 3

noun3

A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
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(informal, old-fashioned) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
- He said: "Thanks, friend; but you're wasting your time. You better warn Crocker. If that louse makes a play for me, he'll get hit with Chicago lightning!" — 1946
(slang) The currency sign ¤.

verb1

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To remove lice from; to delouse.
- ‘Nor have I combed, washed or loused myself this six months past, there being so few daring deeds to do on this Highway.’ — 1936

forms

loused · lousing · louses · lice

Phrases with louse

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