SINCE 1828
douche
noun
\ ˈdüsh
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Definition of douche
1a
: a jet (see jet entry 1 sense 3a(1)) or current of liquid (such as a cleansing solution) directed against or into a bodily part or cavity (such as the vagina)
b
: an act of cleansing with a douche
2
: a device for giving douches
3
British
: an abrupt often chastening shock to the nerves, emotions, or awareness
the icy douche (what he said about my work)— John Fowles
4
chiefly US slang
: an obnoxious or offensive person : douchebag
In the show Edward is portrayed as a thin-skinned, self-serving faker, or, as one of the show's principals Stan so pithily repeats throughout the program, "a liar," "a fake," and "a douche." — David Daegling et al.
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douche
noun
English Language Learners Definition of douche
: a liquid that a woman squirts into her vagina to wash it
also
: an object used to squirt such a liquid into the vagina
See the full definition for douche in the English Language Learners Dictionary
douche
noun
\ ˈdüsh
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Medical Definition of douche
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a jet or current of liquid (as a cleansing solution) directed against or into a bodily part or cavity (as the vagina)
b
: an act of cleansing with a douche
2
: a device for giving douches
douche
verb
douched;
douching
Medical Definition of douche (Entry 2 of 2)
: to administer or apply a douche to
: to take a douche
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