mosh

[ mosh ]

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

1. to engage in a form of frenzied, violent dancing; slam-dance.

mosh

/ mɒʃ /

noun

1. a type of dance, performed to loud rock music, in which people throw themselves about in a frantic and violent manner

verb

1. intr to dance in this manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh¹

1980–85; perhaps variant of mash ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

“I see a mosh pit forming right here,” Beck said as he pointed at the people right in front of him.

From The Daily Beast

“There are ways to respond and contrast without remaining in the mosh pit,” she said.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps that lesson next week will be rattling around the great public mosh pit we know fondly as the White House press room.

From The Daily Beast

Got lotsh er things say to you, dear ole boy—mosh 'portant things!

From Project Gutenberg

Vich manners of vezzer you vere possess troo your travels—mosh ommerella?

From Project Gutenberg

Felt m'self no condition shtan' up bes' man to mosh admi'ble man and mosh admi'ble girl in worl'.

From Project Gutenberg

Now you warm mosh more my stove, and I go on le pont to make my sheep.

From Project Gutenberg

You must be satisfied with nine shillings, Mosh Nichifor, and my son will give you a tip when you get to Peatra.

From Project Gutenberg