mouse

n 1: any of numerous small rodents typically resembling

diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on

elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

2: a hand-operated data input device that moves the cursor on a

computer screen

v 1: to go stealthily or furtively: "..stead of sneaking around

spying on the Dronk house''." [syn: {sneak}, {creep}, {steal},

{pussyfoot}]

2: manipulate the mouse of a computer

mouso

/mow'soh/ (By analogy with "{typo}") An error in

{mouse} usage resulting in an inappropriate selection or

graphic garbage on the screen.

Compare {thinko}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1996-04-21)