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- [mou-zing]
- /ˈmaʊ zɪŋ/
- /ˈmaʊs.ɪŋ/
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- [mou-zing]
- /ˈmaʊ zɪŋ/
Definitions of mousing word
- noun mousing a wrapping of several turns of small stuff around the shank end of a hook. 1
- noun plural mousing any of numerous small Old World rodents of the family Muridae, especially of the genus Mus, introduced widely in other parts of the world. 1
- noun plural mousing any similar small animal of various rodent and marsupial families. 1
- noun plural mousing a quiet, timid person. 1
- noun plural mousing Computers. a palm-sized, button-operated pointing device that can be used to move, select, activate, and change items on a computer screen. Compare joystick (def 2), stylus (def 3). 1
- noun plural mousing Informal. a swelling under the eye, caused by a blow or blows; black eye. 1
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Origin of mousing
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; mouse + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Mousing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mousing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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mousing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mousing
verb mousing
- pry — to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others.
- sniff — to draw air through the nose in short, audible inhalations.
- snoop — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- scent — a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses.
- inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
Antonyms for mousing
verb mousing
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- shun — to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
- reply — followup
- find — to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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