mousy Meaning & Definition
/ˈmaʊsi/
What Does Mousy Mean?
Mousy is an adjective that means Resembling a mouse. It can also mean Quiet; stealthy. As a noun, it means Diminutive of mouse. As a noun, it means A mouse.
Mousy at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaʊsi/ |
| Synonyms | chromatic, timid and mousey |
| Plural | mousies |
| Comparative / superlative | mousier, mousiest |
Mousy Definition (Adjective)
- Resembling a mouse.
mousy:
- Quiet; stealthy.
- Timid.
- Of a greyish-brown colour.
mousy:
- Abounding in or infested with mice.
Mousy as a Noun
- Diminutive of mouse.
Noun
- A mouse.
Adjective
- Abounding or infested with mice.
Synonyms of Mousy
Mousy synonyms and antonyms →Mousy in a Sentence
mousy:
Word Forms & Grammar
mousy (comparative mousier, superlative mousiest)
mousy (plural mousies)
Words That Rhyme With Mousy
Origin of Mousy
Origin 1: From mouse + -y (forms adjectives from nouns).
Origin 2: From mouse + -y (forms diminutives).
Questions People Ask About Mousy
Is mousy an adjective or a noun?
Mousy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for mousy?
You can replace mousy with words such as chromatic, timid and mousey. See the full list of mousy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mousy?
The plural of mousy is mousies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mousy?
The comparative form is mousier and the superlative form is mousiest.