Main Entry: ¹mope

Pronunciation: \ˈmōp\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): moped; mop·ing

Etymology: probably from obsolete mop, mope fool

Date: 1568

1 archaic : to act in a dazed or stupid manner
2 : to give oneself up to brooding : become listless or dejected
3 : to move slowly or aimlessly : dawdle

— mop·er noun

— mop·ey \ˈmō-pē\ adjective