Mosey: meaning, definitions and examples

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mosey

 

[ หˆmoสŠ.zi ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, walking

To mosey means to walk or move in a leisurely, relaxed manner. It implies a casual pace, often aimless or without urgency.

Synonyms

amble, meander, stroll, wander

Examples of usage

  • She decided to mosey around the park on her day off.
  • We can just mosey along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
  • He likes to mosey into town on weekends.
  • After dinner, they would often mosey through the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "mosey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlendern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan santai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spacerowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรขner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์Šฌ๋ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prochรกzet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pobehovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผซๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasear

Etymology

The word 'mosey' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century, likely deriving from a blend of the word 'mozie,' which is believed to have stemmed from the Scottish dialect term 'mosey' meaning to move in a leisurely fashion. The informal usage of the term reflects the laid-back lifestyle of the American West, where it was commonly associated with cowboys and everyday folks who preferred a relaxed approach to life. Over time, 'mosey' has evolved into a colloquialism that conveys a sense of casual wandering without a specific destination. Its playful and lighthearted connotation adds charm, making it a favorite term in everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,477, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.