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Mousey: meaning, definitions and examples

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mousey

 

[ หˆmaสŠsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mousey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคนเคพ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรคusisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti tikus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ myszowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚บใƒŸใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ratรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fare gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ฅ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ูุฃุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myลกacรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ่€้ผ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miลกji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ musar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ัˆา›ะฐะฝ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siรงovul kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 mouseโ€”often 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.