Moseyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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moseyed
[ หmoส.zi ]
casual movement
To mosey means to move in a relaxed or leisurely manner, often without a specific destination in mind. It implies a sense of wandering or wandering about in a carefree manner.
Synonyms
amble, drift, saunter, wander.
Examples of usage
- We just moseyed around the park, enjoying the afternoon sun.
- After lunch, she decided to mosey back to the office instead of rushing.
- He loves to mosey through the local shops on weekends.
Translations
Translations of the word "moseyed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น moseyed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคผเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช moseyed
๐ฎ๐ฉ moseyed
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะทะตะนะด
๐ต๐ฑ moseyed
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใผใคใ
๐ซ๐ท moseyed
๐ช๐ธ moseyed
๐น๐ท moseyed
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์ธ์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ moseyed
๐ธ๐ฐ moseyed
๐จ๐ณ ๆฉๅก่ถๅพท
๐ธ๐ฎ moseyed
๐ฎ๐ธ moseyed
๐ฐ๐ฟ moseyed
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ moseyed
๐ฒ๐ฝ moseyed
Etymology
The word 'mosey' is believed to have originated in the United States during the 19th century. It is thought to be a variation of the dialectical term 'mozy', which means to move slowly or aimlessly. The etymology is somewhat obscure, but it may be related to the word 'mosey' which came from a combination of words reflecting leisurely movement or wandering about without a specific purpose. This leisurely sense of movement has since become a common colloquial phrase, capturing the essence of a relaxed pace in everyday life.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,877, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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