How to Pronounce "mousy"
word
ˈmaʊsi
MOW-see
mˈaʊsi
MOW-see
Definition
Describes a person who is very shy, quiet, or timid. It can also mean having hair that is dull brown or grey, similar to the color of a mouse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaʊsi
British English
mˈaʊsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOW-see
UK
MOW-see
Listen in Context
She has mousy hair that is neither dark nor light.
He is a mousy boy who doesn't talk much in class.
The girl looked mousy as she hid behind her mother.
She used to be so mousy, but now she's a lot more confident.