moseyed

Meanings

• verb

  to move or go slowly and aimlessly

  - "They moseyed down the dusty road towards the old town."
  - "After a long day of work, my grandfather would mosey into the kitchen for a cup of tea."

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Variants

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mosey , moseyed , moseying , moseys , mosey along , moseyed along , moseying along , moseys along

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make a show of something' in the 16th century. The modern meaning developed in the 19th century, likely influenced by the slow, meandering pace of rural life.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mosey' is often used in the Southern United States and in Australian English.

2. The word 'mosey' is derived from the Middle English word 'mosen', meaning 'to show off'.

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Related Concepts

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1. amble: A synonym for 'mosey', meaning to move slowly and aimlessly.

2. saunter: A synonym for 'mosey', meaning to walk slowly and leisurely, often with no particular destination in mind.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mosey' is often used to describe the slow, leisurely pace of rural life. In music, the term 'mosey' is sometimes used to describe a slow blues or country ballad.

How to Memorize "moseyed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a slow-moving cowboy strolling through the desert, taking his time to enjoy the scenery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mosey' with the image of a lazy summer afternoon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Mosey means move slow' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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