Louse

Definitions

1. A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
2. A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
   colloquial, dated

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Examples

“He said: "Thanks, friend; but you're wasting your time. You better warn⟳ Crocker. If that louse makes a play⟳ for me, he'll get⟳ hit with Chicago lightning!"”

“It's then that those louses go back to their spouses. Diamonds are a girl's best friend.”

“[…] as she raised her guitar for the last⟳ loud chord, an unseen louse let⟳ loose a rubber-tipped arrow that landed right on her dark-skinned forehead.”

“After you get⟳ finished betraying all your friends, how long do you think⟳ it will be before you're all alone? You will age and die⟳ all alone. You are attractive but unloving and unlovable. You're the worst louse I have⟳ met in a long time. I hope⟳ you get⟳ what you deserve⟳.”

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