as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
I can't believe you're willing to spend time with that lying louse
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Recent Examples of louse
The main character is a server named Jenna who stashes away her tips in the hopes of getting away from her louse of a husband, and moonlights as a baker of the most incredible pies.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The main character is a server named Jenna who stashes away her tips in the hopes of getting away from her louse of a husband, and moonlights as a baker of the most incredible pies.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The body louse life cycle starts as an egg (nit), develops to a nymph, and finally becomes an adult louse.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
These historic varieties are the grapes that thrived before the phylloxera louse ravaged European vineyards in the late 19th century, nearly destroying the global wine industry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The main character is a server named Jenna who stashes away her tips in the hopes of getting away from her louse of a husband, and moonlights as a baker of the most incredible pies.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The body louse life cycle starts as an egg (nit), develops to a nymph, and finally becomes an adult louse.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
These historic varieties are the grapes that thrived before the phylloxera louse ravaged European vineyards in the late 19th century, nearly destroying the global wine industry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for louse
Noun
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As part of Gabriel’s solution to showing Ansari’s character that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the Hollywood, the well-meaning angel body-swaps him with an uber-rich jerk, played by Seth Rogen.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The left horse just wanted to shamble along, while the right horse pulled with frantic jerks.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Elves, insectoids, reptilians, aliens, gods, and clowns are all common.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Noun
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That included building a short block wall to separate the deck from the yard — and prevent skunks, possums and other critters from creeping under the deck — build an open fence to surround the property, and add a swale to retain rainwater.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Then other critters came to feast on the skunk’s leftovers, the incredible video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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Harry gets off the phone, tells Seraphina that Jaime has accepted the terms, but doesn't share the rat caveat.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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But peregrines rarely catch rats, raising fears that the rodent had been poisoned and the young falcons may have ingested toxic rat poison.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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“Louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/louse. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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