Mousey: meaning, definitions and examples
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mousey
[ หmaสsi ]
appearance, behavior
The term 'mousey' describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a mouse, often in terms of color or demeanor. It can refer to a person who is timid and unassuming, often appearing shy or introverted. Additionally, it can describe a dull or drab appearance, lacking in vibrancy or excitement. The term is often used in a pejorative sense to indicate someone or something that is overly meek or lacking in assertiveness.
Synonyms
drab, meek, shy, timid, unassuming.
Examples of usage
- She had a mousey personality, always avoiding the spotlight.
- The room was decorated in mousey colors, giving it a somber feel.
- He was often teased for his mousey appearance, with his small stature and quiet voice.
Translations
Translations of the word "mousey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mousey
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคนเคพ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mรคusisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ seperti tikus
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ myszowaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใบใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท souris
๐ช๐ธ ratรณn
๐น๐ท fare gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฅ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซู ุงููุฃุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ myลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ myลกacรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่้ผ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ miลกji
๐ฎ๐ธ musar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััาะฐะฝ ัำััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแก แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ siรงovul kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ ratรณn
Etymology
The word 'mousey' is derived from the English word 'mouse', which has its origins in Old English 'mลซs', coming from Proto-West Germanic '*mลซs' and Proto-Indo-European '*muแธฑs', which also means 'mouse'. The use of 'mousey' as an adjective to describe characteristics associated with a mouse has been recorded since the early 20th century. Originally, it might have simply referred to the color of a mouseโoften a dull, greyish-brown. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass behaviors and personalities attributed to mice, such as timidity, shyness, and a lack of boldness. In contemporary language, 'mousey' carries a more nuanced connotation, often used to describe people who are overly meek or that lack presence.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,776, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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