Lousy

/ˈlaʊ.zi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

very poor quality; bad.

The service at the restaurant was lousy, and I don't plan to return.

feeling unwell or miserable.

I felt lousy all day because of that cold I caught.

full of or infested with lice.

He was so embarrassed to admit he had a lousy head.

From 'louse', referring to the unpleasantness of lice.

lousy job

A job that is poorly done or of low quality.

lousy weather

Weather that is unpleasant or rainy.

feel lousy

To feel ill or in a bad mood.

louse

A small parasitic insect; often used to describe something dirty or undesirable.

lousiness

The state or quality of being lousy.

lousing

To infest with lice.

To be in a bad mood.

He's been so lousy since he lost the game.

A term used to describe a person who is behaving poorly.

Don't be a lousy friend by ignoring her.