Meaning of the word douche in English

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douche

US /duːʃ/
UK /duːʃ/
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Noun

1.

a jet of liquid applied to a part of the body or a body cavity for medicinal or hygienic purposes

Example:
She used a saline douche to clean the wound.
Vaginal douches are not recommended by most doctors.
2.

(informal, derogatory) an obnoxious or contemptible person

Example:
He acted like a complete douche at the party.
I can't believe that douche just cut me off in traffic.

Verb

1.

to apply a jet of liquid to (a part of the body or a body cavity) for medicinal or hygienic purposes

Example:
The nurse had to douche the patient's wound.
She was advised not to douche regularly.
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