Definitions for lousy

lousy lous·y

Spelling: [lou-zee]
IPA: /ˈlaʊ zi/

Lousy is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 39 anagrams from letters in lousy (losuy).

Definitions for lousy

Idioms

  1. lousy with, Slang. well supplied with or filled with, often to excess:

adjective

  1. infested with lice.
  2. Informal. mean or contemptible: wretchedly bad; miserable:

Origin of lousy

First recorded in 1350-1400, lousy is from the Middle English word lousi. See louse, -y1

Examples for lousy

The Getaway Car is lousy with these throwaway lines and asides.

Was that lousy Bourguignon going to stop them from having a drink?

Peter Shumlin has been doing a lousy job and voters turned against him, even though he outspent his opponent five to one.

A lousy little piece of tin and glass is going to solve all the crimes.

"Hah, now you're being suspicious," I said, lousy with virtue.

Their intentions may be good, but their execution and insight are lousy.

"It's a lousy thing to do," cried Donnelly as he snapped off the set.

Thailand has had a lousy track record with functioning democracy for many decades.

Let them learn thus the price of mutiny in their lousy ranks.

Not surprisingly, some around Barry Goldwater thought it was a lousy idea.

Word Value for lousy
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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