mousy

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The definition of mousy is a shy and nervous person, or someone with a drab appearance.

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An example of mousy is a person who is anxious around others and doesn't want to speak in group settings.

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adjective mousier, mousiest

  1. of, characteristic of, or like a mouse, in any of various ways; quiet, timid, drab, etc.
  2. full of or infested with mice

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See mousy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also mous·ey

adjective mous·i·er, mous·i·est
  1. Resembling a mouse, especially:
    a. Having a drab, pale brown color: mousy hair.
    b. Having small sharp features: a mousy face.
    c. Quiet; timid; shy.
  2. Infested with mice.

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