Lusche
German
Etymology
Unknown, possibly related to lasch (“slack, lax”), which is itself related to English lush.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlʊʃə/ (generally)
- IPA(key): /ˈluːʃə/ (some speakers in northern Germany)
Audio (file)
Noun
Lusche f (genitive Lusche, plural Luschen)
- (card games) deuce (worthless card)
- (colloquial) loser, good-for-nothing
- (colloquial) weakling, pussy
- (colloquial, regional) slut
- (colloquial, regional) cigarette
Synonyms
- (weakling): Weichei
Related terms
- luschig
- Luschigkeit
Further reading
- Lusche in Duden online