mosey
Americanverb (used without object)
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to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).
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to leave quickly; decamp.
verb
Etymology
Origin of mosey
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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With the bored indifference that cats exhibit even when they are doing as they have been told, the feline troublemaker moseyed over to Cassiopeia and allowed herself to be picked up.
From Literature
The Dodgers had asked him to be ready to go in relief on Friday, so he moseyed on down to the bullpen in the second inning.
From Los Angeles Times
Ringo Starr moseys up to the restaurant at the Sunset Marquis in a spotless white cowboy hat and matching white denim jacket.
From Los Angeles Times
After a year of moseying around each other, divine intervention skewered us better than Cupid’s arrow, and we were brought together.
From Los Angeles Times
Quite a few readers mentioned what I’ll call the Free Pass advantage. of moseying along the home stretch of life.
From Los Angeles Times
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