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rearmouse

/riːˈmɔʊs/ · re.armouse
noun
  1. A device or mechanism that has been reequipped with a mouse. The engineer installed a rearmouse on the robotic arm to improve its precision.
  2. A person who reequips or reconfigures a device or system with a mouse. The tech expert was a skilled rearmouse, able to troubleshoot and repair complex computer systems.
verb
  1. To equip or reconfigure a device or system with a mouse. The programmer rearmoused the software to improve its user interface.
  2. To reequip or reconfigure a device or mechanism with a mouse, often in a creative or unconventional way. The artist rearmoused the old typewriter to create a unique musical instrument.
Did you know? The term 'rearmouse' has gained popularity in the tech community, particularly among hackers and makers who appreciate its creative and resourceful connotations.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026