verb
mope
mohp
Mope (verb) means to move around in a gloomy, listless way, feeling sorry for oneself. Example: “Stop moping around the house and go outside.”
verb
1
To move around in a gloomy, listless way, feeling sorry for oneself.
"Stop moping around the house and go outside."
"He moped for days after losing the match."
noun
1
A dull, gloomy, spiritless person.
"Don't be such a mope, come and join us."
How to use mope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sulk or drift about in low spirits.
Common pairings
mope around
mope about something
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Word forms
- Plural
- mopes
- Third person singular
- mopes
- Past tense
- moped
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Etymology
Late Middle English, originally meaning "fool" or "simpleton"; likely related to Low German and Scandinavian words for sulking or pouting.
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What does “mope” mean?
The word “mope” means to move around in a gloomy, listless way, feeling sorry for oneself. In plain terms, to sulk or drift about in low spirits.
How do you pronounce “mope”?
“Mope” is pronounced mohp (/moʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “mope” in a sentence?
Here is “mope” used in a sentence: “He moped for days after losing the match.”
What part of speech is “mope”?
Depending on how it is used, “mope” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mope” come from?
The word “mope” comes from Middle English. Late Middle English, originally meaning "fool" or "simpleton"; likely related to Low German and Scandinavian words for sulking or pouting.
How many meanings does “mope” have?
“Mope” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move around in a gloomy, listless way, feeling sorry for oneself.
