mousy

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having the characteristics of a mouse; timid, shy, and quiet.

  - "The mousey student was too afraid to speak in class."
  - "The mousey cat hid under the bed when strangers came to visit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mousy
house , blouse , spouse

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Variants

List of all variants of mousy that leads to same result
mousey , mousier , mousiest , mousily , mousiness , mousinesses , mousy

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Etymology

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Derived from the noun 'mouse'. The adjective 'mousy' was first used in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mousy' is often used to describe characters in literature, particularly in children's stories.

2. Mousy creatures, such as mice and hedgehogs, are often depicted as being timid or retiring in art and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. shy: A personality trait characterized by a reluctance to interact socially or enter new situations.

2. quiet: A lack of noise or commotion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'mousy' is often used to describe shy or timid characters. In art, mousy creatures such as mice and hedgehogs are often depicted as being timid or retiring.

How to Memorize "mousy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, timid mouse to remember the meaning of 'mousy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mousy' with the image of a shy or timid person or animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mousy is for those who are quiet and shy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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