mosey

[ moh-zee ]
/ ˈmoʊ zi /
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verb (used without object), mo·seyed, mo·sey·ing. Informal.

to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).
to leave quickly; decamp.

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Origin of mosey

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; origin uncertain

Words nearby mosey

moses, moses basket, moses lake, moses, grandma, moses-in-the-cradle, mosey, mosfet, mosh, mosh pit, moshav, mosher
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Words related to mosey

mope, meander, amble, ramble, traipse, dilly-dally, linger, dally, drift, loiter

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British Dictionary definitions for mosey

mosey
/ (ˈməʊzɪ) /

verb (intr)

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

Word Origin for mosey

C19: origin unknown
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