louse
Translation
louse, jerk, scoundrel
Examples
The child had a louse in their hair.
The child had a louse in their hair.
He's a real louse for treating her like that.
He's a real louse for treating her like that.
Grammar Patterns
a louse ((as an insect)) a small parasitic insect The child had a louse in their hair.
a louse ((as a person)) a contemptible person He's a real louse for treating her like that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parasite, insect; (person) jerk, scoundrel
Etymology
From Old English 'lūs', the original word for this insect.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural 'lice', similar to 'mouse' becoming 'mice'.