Definition of the word mousy

Pronunciation of vocabulary mousy

mousyadjective

Mousy

/ˈmaʊsi//ˈmaʊsi/

Origin of the word mousy

The word "mousy" comes from the Old English word "mūs," meaning "mouse." It originally described something resembling a mouse in appearance, color, or movement, hence the term "mousy brown" or "mousy gray." Over time, the word "mousy" also acquired a metaphorical sense, referring to something lacking in boldness, spirit, or confidence. This association likely stemmed from the image of a timid, easily frightened mouse.

Vocabulary summary mousy

typeadjective

meaninglots of mice

meaninglike a rat, smell like a rat

meaningshy, timid; quiet; furtive (person)

Example of vocabulary mousynamespace

meaning

of a light brown colour

có màu nâu nhạt

meaning

shy and quiet; without a strong personality

ngại ngùng và yên tĩnh; không có cá tính mạnh mẽ

  • I play a shy, mousy character who is nothing like me.

    Tôi vào vai một nhân vật nhút nhát, nhút nhát và không hề giống tôi chút nào.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary mousy

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