Lousy

adj.

Heard in Kilkenny and Limerick

Describes something that is mean, inconsiderate, selfish or cruel.

Mick shaved Jim's eyebrows off the other night, he's fair lousy!

Posh English

Michael shaved James's eyebrows off the other evening; he is decidedly mean-spirited!

Same phrase, other counties

• Limerick

Related terms

• You're so lousyUnfair or mean-spirited in behaviour.
• LouserA person who is lousy or has done something mean or underhand.
• SkantyUnfair, mean-spirited, or utterly lousy behaviour.
• I know what you mean jelly bean!I know what you mean. A playful response to the similar query "ya know what I mean…
• Know what I mean vaseline?Do you know what I mean?
• D'ya know what I mean like?Do you understand what I am saying?