Mope Definition

mōp
moped, mopes, moping
verb
moped, mopes, moping
To be gloomy, dull, apathetic, and dispirited.
Webster's New World
To think gloomily and persistently about something; be dejected.
American Heritage
To make gloomy, dull, etc.
Webster's New World
To move in a listless or aimless manner, especially from being sad or depressed.
Moped about the house all summer.
American Heritage
To pass in gloom, dullness, etc.
Webster's New World
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noun
mopes
A person who mopes or is inclined to mope.
Webster's New World
A person given to gloomy or dejected moods.
American Heritage
Low spirits.
Webster's New World

(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.

Wiktionary
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Origin of Mope

  • Compare Danish mÃ¥be, German muffen.

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Mope Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Words Starting With

MMOMOP

Words Ending With

EPEOPE

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With M4 Letter Words Ending With E