English Explanatory Dictionary

louche

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of questionable taste or morality; decadent.
  2. Not reputable or decent.
  3. Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.
noun
  1. A dubious or disreputable person or thing
verb
  1. To make (an alcoholic beverage, e.g. absinthe or ouzo) cloudy by mixing it with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

Pronunciation

/luːʃ/ /luʃ/ en-uk-louche.opus

Word forms

louche loucher louchest louches louching louched

Etymology

Borrowed from French louche.

Derived words

louchely loucheness
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