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/maʊs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small rodent with a pointed snout, round ears, and a long naked tail.
The cat caught a mouse in the garden.
A device used to control a pointer on a computer screen.
I used the mouse to click on the icon.
A term used to refer to a timid or cowardly person.
Don't be a mouse; stand up for yourself!
verb
To move a pointer or cursor on a computer screen using a mouse.
She moused over the buttons to see what options were available.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'mūs'; related to German 'Maus' and Latin 'mus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mouse potato
A person who spends a lot of time on the computer, similar to a couch potato.
quiet as a mouse
Extremely quiet or silent.
mouse's cheese
Something that attracts a person, similar to a lure.
Related Words
rat
A larger rodent, often seen as a pest.
hamster
A small, often kept as a pet rodent.
gerbil
Another type of small rodent, commonly kept as a pet.
Slang Meanings
A coward or timid person.
He's such a mouse; he never speaks up in meetings.
A computer user who is not very skilled.
She's a total mouse when it comes to tech.