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hiirulainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • milquetoast adj Weak and timid, with little courage or force.
  • mouse noun A small rodent with a long tail, common in houses and fields.
  • sheep noun A woolly grazing animal kept for its meat, wool, or milk.

Senses

hiirulainen is used for these senses in English:

  • milquetoast (originally, US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
  • mouse A quiet or shy person.
  • mousekin A little mouse.
  • pip-squeak A small and insignificant person.
  • sheep (countable) A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.

mouse — full definition

  1. noun A small rodent with a long tail, common in houses and fields.
  2. noun A handheld device used to move a pointer and click on a computer screen.
  3. noun A quiet, timid person.
  4. verb To search or move around cautiously and quietly.
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