lousily

Meanings

• adverb

  Performing or done in a clumsy, inefficient, or careless manner.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lousily
drowsily , miserably , silently

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Variants

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lousier , lousiest , lousily , lousiness , lousinesses , lousy

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Etymology

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From Old French lous, clumsy, unskillful, from Latin laus, praise, commendation, hence without praise or commendation.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lousily' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In some dialects of English, 'lousily' can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone that is clumsy or inefficient.

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Related Concepts

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1. clumsiness: A state of being unskillful or awkward in performing tasks.

2. inefficiency: A state of being unproductive or uneffective in using resources.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lousily' is often used to describe characters or actions that are inept or clumsy. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom describes Becky Thatcher as 'lousy' when she tries to kiss him, revealing her inexperience and embarrassment.

How to Memorize "lousily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone performing a task in a clumsy or careless manner. Visualize the actions and the resulting chaos.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lousily' with the image of a person tripping over their own feet or dropping things frequently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'lousy performance' to help remember the meaning of 'lousily'.

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