General
mosey
What does mosey mean?
To walk slowly and leisurely; to wander without urgency.
"Guess I'll mosey on down to the diner."
Origin
American English, from 1829; origin uncertain, perhaps from British dialect "mose about" or a clipping of Spanish "vamos."
Frequently asked questions
What does mosey mean?
To walk along slowly and leisurely, wandering without any hurry.
How do you use mosey in a sentence?
Often with "on" or "along," as in "I'll mosey on home now."
Where does the word mosey come from?
It's American English from 1829; its exact origin is uncertain, possibly from a British dialect term or a clipping of Spanish "vamos."
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