mosey

[ moh-zee ]
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verb (used without object),mo·seyed, mo·sey·ing.Informal.
  1. to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).

  2. to leave quickly; decamp.

Origin of mosey

1
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; origin uncertain

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mosey

/ (ˈməʊzɪ) /


verb(intr)
  1. informal (often foll by along or on) to walk in a leisurely manner; amble

Origin of mosey

1
C19: origin unknown

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