1
a
: a jet (see jet entry 1 sense 3a(1)) or current of liquid (such as a cleansing solution) directed against or into a bodily part or cavity (such as the vagina)
b
: an act of cleansing with a douche
2
: a device for giving douches
3
British
: an abrupt often chastening shock to the nerves, emotions, or awareness
the icy douche (what he said about my work)—
John Fowles
John Fowles4
chiefly US slang
: an obnoxious or offensive person : douchebag
In the show Edward is portrayed as a thin-skinned, self-serving faker, or, as one of the show's principals Stan so pithily repeats throughout the program, "a liar," "a fake," and "a douche."—David Daegling et al.
David Daegling et al.
douche
verb
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Avoid using douches, sprays, or powders on your genitals.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
Importantly, skip douches, which contain harsh soaps and other ingredients that’ll likely irritate your bits even more.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
Since the dawn of civilization it’s been the human race versus a few power-lord douches.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
Importantly, skip douches, which contain harsh soaps and other ingredients that’ll likely irritate your bits even more.
—Ashley Abramson, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
Since the dawn of civilization it’s been the human race versus a few power-lord douches.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Douche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/douche. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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douche
noun1
: a cleansing of a part or cavity of the body by means of a jet of liquid (as water)
2
: a device for giving douches
douche
verb
Medical Definition
douche
2 of 2 verb
douched; douching
: to administer or apply a douche to
: to take a douche
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