Moshed: meaning, definitions and examples

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moshed

 

[ mษ‘สŠสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

music event

Moshed refers to the act of dancing energetically in a crowd, often at concerts, particularly in genres like punk rock, metal, or hardcore. This style of dance is characterized by vigorous physical movements, such as pushing, slamming, and jumping, and often involves forming a mosh pit among participants. Moshing is a way for fans to express their enthusiasm and release energy during a live performance. While it can be exhilarating, it also carries a risk of injury, so participants should be cautious.

Synonyms

dance, jostle, slam

Examples of usage

  • The fans moshed heavily during the band's final song.
  • I love to mosh at concerts; it really gets my adrenaline pumping.
  • After the first few songs, the crowd started to mosh.
  • The mosh pit opened up, and everyone rushed in.

Translations

Translations of the word "moshed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคถเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ moshed

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพัˆะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใ‚ทใ‚งใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moshed

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moshed

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์…ฐ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุดุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moshed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moshed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ฉ่ฅฟๅพท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพัะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moshed

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moshed

Etymology

The term 'mosh' is believed to have originated in the early 1980s within the punk rock and hardcore music scenes. It derives from the word 'mash' or 'mash up,' which describes the chaotic and energetic nature of the dance form. Early moshing was more about slam dancing, where participants would energetically bump into each other in a somewhat more reckless manner. Over time, as these music genres evolved and gained popularity, moshing became a common feature at concerts and festivals, reflecting both the music's raw energy and the sense of community among fans. The word has since found its way into mainstream culture, often associated with the spirit of youth, rebellion, and musical expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,650, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.