mooi

/ (mɔɪ) /

adjective

Southern African slang pleasing; nice

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Word Origin for mooi

Afrikaans

Words nearby mooi

mood-altering, moodle, moody, moog, moog synthesizer, mooi, mook, mool, moola, moolah, mooli

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Example sentences from the Web for mooi

The patient was rendered unconscious and was removed to Mooi River.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins
“Man, Mr Blachland, but that is a mooi buck,” began the boy.
The Triumph of Hilary Blachland|Bertram Mitford
When we got to Mooi River one of these men was discovered—recognised as an ex-Pretorian detective.
On the Heels of De Wet|The Intelligence Officer
He ordered Botha to withdraw from Mooi River and begin his northerly trek.
The Great Boer War|Arthur Conan Doyle

Evidently an important operation was in progress, and a collision either at Estcourt or Mooi River impended.
London to Ladysmith via Pretoria|Winston Spencer Churchill

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