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The definition of lousy is something poorly done, disgusting or gross.

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A project that is half done and not done very well is an example of a project on which a lousy job was done.
Bad weather is an example of lousy weather.

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adjective lousier, lousiest

infested with lice
covered with specks: said of silk
Slang dirty, disgusting, or contemptible
☆ Slang poor; inferior: a generalized epithet of disapproval
☆ Slang well supplied or oversupplied (with)

Related Forms:

lousily adverb
lousiness noun

See lousy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective lous·i·er, lous·i·est

Infested with lice.
Extremely contemptible; nasty: a lousy trick.
Very painful or unpleasant: a lousy headache.
Inferior or worthless: a lousy play.
Slang Abundantly supplied: lousy with money.

Related Forms:

lousˈi·ly adverb

lousˈi·ness noun

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