mousy

adj, noun — 6 senses

mousy

adj

/ˈmaʊsi/

Etymology From mouse + -y (forms adjectives from nouns).

1

Resembling a mouse.

Near-synonyms: mouselike, murine

2

Quiet; stealthy.

3

Timid.

4

Of a greyish-brown colour.

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5

Abounding in or infested with mice.

Derived terms: mousily, mousiness, mousy brown

mousy

noun

Etymology From mouse + -y (forms diminutives).

1

Childish, Diminutive Diminutive of mouse.

Related terms: mousie

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