louse

noun
UK: /laʊs/
US: /laʊs/

  1. A small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of people or animals and sucks their blood.

    1. The poor dog was covered in lice.
    2. Check your children's hair regularly for lice, especially after they've been at school.

  2. A contemptible person.

    1. He's a louse who steals money from old ladies.
    2. I can't believe he cheated on her; he's such a louse, she deserved better.

Synonyms

nit heel scoundrel
louse transitive-verb

  1. To remove lice from someone or something.

    1. She had to louse her daughter's hair.
    2. The monkeys louse each other as part of their social grooming.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "louse" in English means: A small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of people or animals and sucks their blood., A contemptible person..

The phonetic transcription of "louse" is /laʊs/ in British English and /laʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "louse": nit, heel, scoundrel.

Example usage of "louse": "The poor dog was covered in lice.". More examples on the page.