Definition of louse

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • louse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • louse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • louse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of louse


  • wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sucking louse
  • wingless insect with mouth parts adapted for biting; mostly parasitic on birds (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bird louse
    2. biting louse
  • any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. plant louse
  • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dirt ball
    2. insect
    3. worm

See definition of louse in Merriam Webster