Background for louche

louche

/luːʃ/ /luʃ/

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verb

To make (an alcoholic beverage, e.g. absinthe or ouzo) cloudy by mixing it with water, due to the presence of anethole. This is known as the ouzo effect.

Examples :

"Certain anise-flavored drinks have developed a mystique based on the exotic appearance of louching."

drink chemistry food

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adjective

Of questionable taste or morality; decadent.

Examples :

"The nightclub had a louche atmosphere, with dim lighting, expensive drinks, and people behaving in a way that felt slightly immoral. "

character moral attitude quality appearance

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adjective

Not reputable or decent.

Examples :

"The bar had a louche atmosphere, with dim lighting and shady-looking characters hanging around. "

character moral society

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adjective

Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.

Examples :

"He had a louche charm, a mischievous glint in his eye that hinted at hidden adventures. "

character style person attitude