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Definition of mousy

mousy

/ˈmaʊ.si/
(UK: mousey)
mous · y
Adverb:mousily
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mousy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Quiet, timid, and unnoticeable in demeanor or appearance, like a mouse.

Example

"Everyone was surprised when the normally mousy accountant stood up and challenged the director's proposal."

2

Of a dull, nondescript grayish-brown color, especially in reference to hair.

Example

"She decided to dye her mousy brown hair a vibrant shade of auburn for the summer."

3

Resembling, infested with, or smelling of mice.

Example

"The old attic had a faint, mousy odor after sitting empty and unventilated all winter."

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• Rhymes for mousy

• Nearby Words

mousie
moussaka
mousse
mousy
mouth
mouthbreather
mouthfeel

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed from the noun 'mouse' (from Old English 'mus') and the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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