Mope meaning

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To make gloomy, dull, etc.
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To pass in gloom, dullness, etc.
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A person who mopes or is inclined to mope.
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Low spirits.
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(intransitive) To carry oneself in a depressed, lackadaisical manner; to give oneself up to low spirits; to pout.
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To make spiritless and stupid.
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A dull, spiritless person.

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(pornography industry) A bottom feeder who "mopes" around a pornography studio hoping for his big break and often does bit parts in exchange for room and board and meager pay.
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To think gloomily and persistently about something; be dejected.
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To move in a listless or aimless manner, especially from being sad or depressed.

Moped about the house all summer.

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A person given to gloomy or dejected moods.
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Low spirits; the blues. Often used with the.
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To be gloomy, dull, apathetic, and dispirited.
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Origin of mope

Compare Danish måbe, German muffen.

Sentence Examples

  • Many authorities attempt to restrain visitors from feeding the animals in their charge, but such a restriction, even if practicable, is not all gain, for animals in captivity are less inclined to mope, and are more intelligent and tamer, if they become accustomed to regard visitors as pleasant sources of tit-bits.

  • If you're feeling lonely, don't just sit home and mope.

  • If you sense your roommate is having a bad day, go study in the library for a few hours so he/she can mope in peace.

  • Some pets may mope until their owner returns, but most dogs will make the adjustment to kennel life if they are being well cared for.

  • mope Mom was acting all weird, moping around the house.

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