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Mousse Definition & Meaning

mousse
noun
  1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
  2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
  3. toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
verb
  1. apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair"

"Mousse" in song lyrics

See how mousse is used in real songs:

  • "She had the honey blonde hair mixed, with the chocolate mousse"
    RZA/Bobby Digital f/ Force MD's, Ms. Roxy — My Lovin' is Digi
  • "Et j'ai douze ans appelez moi Mousse"
    Sinik — 2 Victimes un Coupable
  • "goldwell color mousse"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does mousse mean?
a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair"
What part of speech is mousse?
Mousse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mousse have?
Mousse has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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