Definition of DOUCHE

douche

Meanings

Plural: douches

Noun

  • a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
  • irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
  • A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for irrigation.
  • Something that produces the jet or current in the previous sense, such as a syringe.
  • A jet or spray of any liquid.
  • Ellipsis of douchebag (“objectionable person”).

Verb

  • direct a spray of water into a bodily cavity, for cleaning
  • To administer a douche to; to shower; to douse
  • To use a douche.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French douche (“shower”), from Italian doccia (“shower”).

Synonyms

douche bag

Scrabble Score: 12

douche is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
douche is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
douche is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

douche is a valid Words With Friends word