Main Entry:

¹mope

Pronunciation:

\ˈmōp\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

moped; mop·ing

Etymology:

probably from obsolete mop, mope fool

Date:

1568

1archaic : to act in a dazed or stupid manner2: to give oneself up to brooding : become listless or dejected3: to move slowly or aimlessly : dawdle

— mop·er noun

— mop·ey \ˈmō-pē\ adjective