mopes
Britishplural noun
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“I bet they’re asleep in New York,” Bogie mopes into his tumbler of whisky at the end of the first reel.
From New York Times
He usually follows me around the house, and he mopes when I’m gone.
From Washington Post
While David mopes around, wallowing in his angst, Georgia is a model of multitasking, caring for the kids, finishing a novel and, at one point, helping a friend give birth.
From Los Angeles Times
Thirty miles away in the District, Vancine Washington, 66, wakes up on Sunday mornings “and kind of mopes around a bit.”
From Washington Post
Even after you drag and bribe and get him to practice, he mopes around, doesn’t listen to the coach and puts in no effort.
From Washington Post
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