English Explanatory Dictionary

lousy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unwanted and often unpleasant.
  2. Insufficient and less than expected of a good thing.
  3. Remarkably bad; of poor quality.
  4. Dirty or untidy.
  5. Underhanded; mean; contemptible.
  6. Unwell; under the weather.
  7. Infested with lice.
  8. Filled or packed (with something, usually bad).

Pronunciation

/ˈlaʊ.zi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lousy.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-lousy.wav

Word forms

lousy lousier lousiest lowsy lowsie lousey

Etymology

From Middle English lousy, lowsy, lousi, equivalent to louse + -y.

Synonyms

disagreeable undesired abhorrant abhorrent bad bum vile demonic disgusting distasteful foul rancid fulsome gooey grim gro grody gross grotty harsh loathsome munted nasty nauseous offensive obnoxious obscene rank repugnant repulsive revolting scabrous sickening strident unpleasant dismal paltry wanting awanting deficient exiguous geason inadequate insufficient lank lean lousy meager measly poor raunchy scant scantling scanty scarce skimpy sleazy slender spare sparse

Related words

cootie crab louse crabs louse pubic louse licey

Derived words

lousily lousiness lousy evil unlousy
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