LOUSY


Meaning of LOUSY in English

(lousier, lousiest)

1.

If you describe something as ~, you mean that it is of very bad quality or that you do not like it. (INFORMAL)

He blamed Fiona for a ~ weekend...

It’s ~ to be the new kid.

= rotten

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they are very bad at something they do. (INFORMAL)

I was a ~ secretary...

There can be no argument about how ~ he is at public relations.

= awful, terrible

ADJ: oft ADJ at n

3.

If you describe the number or amount of something as ~, you mean it is smaller than you think it should be. (INFORMAL)

The pay is ~.

ADJ

4.

If you feel ~, you feel very ill. (INFORMAL)

I wasn’t actually sick but I felt ~.

ADJ: feel/look ADJ

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