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creepmouse

adj

Etymology

From creep + mouse, from a likening of a person's character and/or behaviour to that of a small, timorous, and often unseen rodent.

  1. derived from Maus
  2. compounded as creepmouse — “creep + mouse”

Definitions

  1. Timid and unassuming in the extreme.

    • A box of manuscripts, buried with Ash by Ellen, his creepmouse widow, is opened; the lovers' final secrets are revealed. Ellen, we find, had never let Ash consummate their marriage.

  2. An extremely timid and unassuming person.

    • Don't be such a frightened little creepmouse. I take a deep breath, look at the feet again, and giggle.

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