Meaning of the word lousy in English

What does lousy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lousy

US /ˈlaʊ.zi/

UK /ˈlaʊ.zi/

very poor or bad

Example:

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I had a lousy day at work.

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The service at that restaurant was absolutely lousy.

Synonym:

awful terrible dreadful poor inferior

infested with lice

Example:

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The old dog was scratching constantly because he was lousy.

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The unsanitary conditions made the camp lousy.

Synonym:

infested parasitic

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