adjective
mousy
MOW-see
adjective
1
Quiet, shy, or unassuming in manner.
"She seemed mousy at first but turned out to have a sharp wit."
2
A dull greyish-brown color, especially of hair.
"His mousy brown hair had started to grey at the temples."
How to Use Mousy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTimid and unremarkable, or a plain grey-brown shade, like a mouse.
Common pairings
mousy brown hair
mousy little voice
Word Forms
mousier comparative, mousiest superlative
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Etymology
From "mouse" plus "-y."