douche
douche Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American An obnoxious, arrogant, or contemptible person (used as a derogatory slang term).
"He acted like a total douche by cutting to the front of the line and yelling at the cashier."
A stream or jet of water or medicated solution directed onto the body or into a bodily cavity for cleansing or medical purposes, or the device used to administer it.
"The physician advised against using an over-the-counter antiseptic douche, noting it could disrupt natural flora."
• verb
To cleanse or irrigate a part of the body or a bodily cavity with a jet of water or medicated solution.
"The nurse douched the wound with sterile saline before applying a fresh dressing."
Word Nuance & Usage
While originally a medical or hygienic term in English (and the standard everyday word for 'shower' in French), in modern American English it is predominantly encountered as a derogatory slang term (short for 'douchebag') for an obnoxious person.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'douche' ('shower'), from Italian 'doccia' ('water pipe' or 'spout'), which derives from the verb 'docciare' ('to pour by drops'), ultimately from Latin 'ductus' ('a leading' or 'conduit').