Meaning of creepmouse | Babel Free

Definitions

An extremely timid and unassuming person.

derogatory, mildly

Examples

“"Pho! pho ! — I do not believe a word of it. Lord Basingstoke is one of those shy young men who are very much attached to any one who will take the trouble of making love to them ; — one of those creepmice who run away with their mother's waiting-maid, or marry an actress for want of courage and patience to encounter the formalities of an honourable courtship. […]”

“The knocking was repeated, — a very gentle knocking, which seemed to argue that the devil was in a polite and patient mood. I felt a little creepmouse myself as I heard it, but I got up, and leaving the quaking woman in the parlour, I went and opened the door.”

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

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