Main Entry: lousy

Pronunciation: \ˈlau̇-zē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): lous·i·er; lous·i·est

Date: 14th century

1 : infested with lice
2 a : totally repulsive : contemptible b : miserably poor or inferior <got lousy grades> c : somewhat ill <felt lousy after dinner> d : amply supplied : replete <lousy with money>
3 of silk : fuzzy and specked because of splitting of the fiber

— lous·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb

— lous·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun