mope

(mōp)

intransitive verb moped, moping

to be gloomy, dull, apathetic, and dispirited

Origin: akin to MDu mopen, Swed dial. mopa < IE base *mu-, echoic of sound made with tightly closed lips > mutter, L mutus

transitive verb

  1. to make gloomy, dull, etc.: used reflexively and in the passive
  2. to pass in gloom, dullness, etc.: with away

noun

  1. a person who mopes or is inclined to mope
  2. low spirits

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See mope in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb moped moped, mop·ing, mopes
  1. a. To be gloomy or dejected.
    b. To brood or sulk. See Synonyms at brood.
  2. To move in a leisurely or aimless manner; dawdle.
noun
  1. A person given to gloomy or dejected moods.
  2. mopes Low spirits; the blues. Often used with the.

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

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Related Forms:

  • mopˈer noun
  • mopˈish, mopˈey adjective
  • mopˈish·ly adverb

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