louse
Translation
louse, scoundrel
Examples
The child's hair was full of lice.
The child's hair was full of lice.
He's a real louse for leaving her like that.
He's a real louse for leaving her like that.
Grammar Patterns
a louse a parasitic insect The child found a louse in her hair.
a louse a contemptible person He is a louse for cheating on the test.
Similar Words
Synonyms (insect): nit; Synonyms (person): scoundrel, jerk, cad
Etymology
From Old English 'lūs', referring to the insect.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural 'lice', similar to 'mouse' becoming 'mice'.