Louse

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

A small parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds; also used as an insult for a contemptible person.

Example Sentences

The child had a louse in his hair.

The child had to be treated for head louse infestation.

Example Expressions

lousy with

Synonyms

parasite, bug, pest, insect, vermin

Entry 1

parasite, bug

Entry 2

parasite, pest, insect, vermin, bug

Antonyms

benefactor, helper

Collocations

head louse, body louse, louse egg, louse infestation, lousy with

Entry 1

head louse, body louse, louse egg

Entry 2

head louse, body louse, louse infestation, lousy with