mosh

[ mosh ]

/ mɒʃ /

verb (used without object) Slang.

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

Nearby words

Origin of mosh

1980–85; perhaps variant of mash¹

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Examples from the Web for mosh

“I see a mosh pit forming right here,” Beck said as he pointed at the people right in front of him.
Beck’s Musical Time Machine: This Wasn’t a Concert. It was a Spectacular Party.|Andrew Romano|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“There are ways to respond and contrast without remaining in the mosh pit,” she said.
Can Newt Gingrich Win GOP Nomination Without Women?|Patricia Murphy|February 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
You sall eat all as mosh as you vish, and drink more as you vish, but you cannot go avay.
Cormorant Crag|George Manville Fenn
“I hear, Mosh Nichifor,” replied Malca, trembling and frightened.
Roumanian Stories|Various

Is there a place in the mountains or the prairies where the name of Mosh Kohta has not been pronounced and praised?
Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet|Captain Marryat
Will you be able to reach Peatra by the evening, Mosh Nichifor.
Roumanian Stories|Various
“I am afraid of the wolf, Mosh Nichifor,” said Malca, shaking.
Roumanian Stories|Various

British Dictionary definitions for mosh

mosh

/ (mɒʃ) /

noun

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

verb

(intr) to dance in this manner

Word Origin for mosh

C20: of uncertain origin

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Word Origin and History for mosh

mosh

"to dance (with a certain amount of violence) to metal music in a tightly packed arena," 1987, perhaps a variant of mash. Related: Mosh pit.