mousy
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From mouse + -y (forms adjectives from nouns).
Alternative forms edit
Adjective edit
mousy (comparative mousier, superlative mousiest)
- Resembling a mouse.
- Quiet; stealthy.
- Timid.
- Of a greyish-brown colour.
- 1971, “Life on Mars?”, performed by David Bowie:
- It's a god-awful small affair
To the girl with the mousy hair
- mousy:
- Abounding in or infested with mice.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
resembling a mouse
Etymology 2 edit
From mouse + -y (forms diminutives).
Alternative forms edit
Noun edit
mousy (plural mousies)
Translations edit
(diminutive or childish) mouse — see mousekin
baby mouse — see mousekin