First Known Use: 1568
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1mope
verb \ˈmōp\
: to behave in a way that shows you are unhappy and depressed
: to move around slowly because you are unhappy
mopedmop·ing
Full Definition of MOPE
intransitive verb
1
archaic : to act in a dazed or stupid manner
2
: to give oneself up to brooding : become listless or dejected
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Origin of MOPE
probably from obsolete mop, mope fool
2mope
noun
MOPE[1] Defined for Kids
mope
verb \ˈmōp\
mopedmop·ing
Definition of MOPE for Kids
: to be in a dull and sad state of mind <Don't sit home moping all the day long. — Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking>
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