louse around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To slack off; to be lazy or a parasite on others.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “louse around” mean?
To slack off; to be lazy or a parasite on others.
Is “louse around” formal or informal?
louse around is generally slang.