Word: LOUSY
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Definition of LOUSY
- Remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.
"No offense, but his cooking is lousy."
- Infested with lice.
- (usually with with) Filled or packed (with something, usually bad).
"The place was lousy with students."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "lousy" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lousy" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOUSY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LOUSY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LOUSY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LOUSY:
- # the lousy effect
- # master of lousy
- # playing with lousy
- # in terms of lousy
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