verb
mosh
Mosh (verb) means to dance in a deliberately rough style, leaping at and bumping into other dancers doing the same, along with other forceful, unruly moves.
verb
1
To dance in a deliberately rough style, leaping at and bumping into other dancers doing the same, along with other forceful, unruly moves.
"From 9 in the morning (when It Dies Today played the lot) until 9 at night (when Ozzy Osbourne led Black Sabbath on the main stage), hardy fans cheered and moshed and staggered through a stifling but often exciting day."
— Kelefa Sanneh, Heat, Good Cheer, Jagged Music and Even Some Melody (2005)
2
(informal) To deliberately barge into another dancer while moshing at a gig.
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Etymology
Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.
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What is the meaning of mosh?
"mosh" (verb) means to dance in a deliberately rough style, leaping at and bumping into other dancers doing the same, along with other forceful, unruly moves.
What is another word for mosh?
Other words for "mosh" include slam, thrash.
What are the different meanings of mosh?
"mosh" has 2 main meanings: 1. To dance in a deliberately rough style, leaping at and bumping into other dancers doing the same, along with other forceful, unruly moves; 2. (informal) To deliberately barge into another dancer while moshing at a gig.
