mice
/maɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mices · micing · miced
Meaning · English
To be distracted or inattentive (possibly alluding to a cat being distracted by a mouse).
Verb
Examples
That cat's mysin, he doesn't see the dog coming.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mice” mean?
To be distracted or inattentive (possibly alluding to a cat being distracted by a mouse).
Is “mice” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.