To be acting in a silly manner, especially so by completing a task in the least
efficient, most idiotic way. Derived from the slang "
mickey mousing", which was used to describe when someone would
do something using the improper way, material, or method.
Yo guys I totally moused that math test, You just add denominators straight across, right?
Hey, sorry I can't come to the party tonight, I'm in a mousey mood.
Look here buster, you are one hair away from an
ass whooping, so
you better stop mousing it ASAP.