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

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