mousy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective quiet and timid and ineffectual
  2. adjective infested with mice
  3. adjective of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse

Etymology

From mouse + -y (forms adjectives from nouns).

In classic literature

Synonyms

mousey

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