mosey

[moh-zee] /ˈmoʊ zi/
verb (used without object), moseyed, moseying. Informal.
1.
to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).
2.
to leave quickly; decamp.
Origin
1820-30, Americanism; origin uncertain
Examples from the web for mosey
  • Learn about your subterranean surroundings as you mosey down the river.
  • As kangaroos mosey along at low speeds, they walk, using their tail as a fifth limb.
  • While you wait for your meal to arrive, you can mosey around the downstairs craft shop and stock up on quality souvenirs.
  • mosey along the scenic highway through the park and pick up litter before the summer crowds begin whizzing by.
British Dictionary definitions for mosey

mosey

/ˈməʊzɪ/
verb (intransitive)
1.
(informal) often foll by along or on. to walk in a leisurely manner; amble
Word Origin
C19: origin unknown
Word Origin and History for mosey
v.

1829, American English slang, of unknown origin, perhaps related to British dialectal mose about "go around in a dull, stupid way." Or perhaps from Spanish vamos (see vamoose). Related: Moseyed; moseying.

Slang definitions & phrases for mosey

mosey

v,v phr

To move along, esp to walk slowly; saunter; ease on: A mild river that moseyed at will/ The Wheaton cruiser moseyed on by me and turned back toward town

Related Terms

vamoose

[1829+; perhaps fr Spanish vamos; perhaps fr British dialect mose about, ''walk in a stupid manner'']