Louse Definition & Meaning

louse
noun
  1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
  2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
  3. any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
  4. wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds

"Louse" in song lyrics

See how louse is used in real songs:

  • "You got the lice and ???? here, yo you carry louse"
    Dan the Automator f/ Kool Keith — I Want Da Mic
  • "body louce body louse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "body louse"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "louse"

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