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Definition of mousie

mousie

/ˈmaʊ.si/
mou · sie
Plural:mousies
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Adjective:mousy
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mousie Lexical Profile

mousie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Scottish An affectionate, playful, or childish diminutive term for a mouse, a small rodent of the family Muridae.

Example

"The toddler giggled as the little toy mousie squeaked across the living room floor."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the diminutive noun "mousie" with the adjective "mousy" (or "mousey"), which describes someone who is timid and quiet or has dull, brownish-gray hair.

• Rhymes for mousie

• Nearby Words

mousepad
mouser
mousetrap
mousie
moussaka
mousse
mousy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mousie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mousie
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