mosey

[ moh-zee ]

verb (used without object)

, Informal.

, mo·seyed, mo·sey·ing.

1. to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).
2. to leave quickly; decamp.

mosey

/ ˈməʊzɪ /

verb

1. informal.
   often foll byalong or on to walk in a leisurely manner; amble

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosey¹

C19: origin unknown

Example Sentences

Ringo Starr moseys up to the restaurant at the Sunset Marquis in a spotless white cowboy hat and matching white denim jacket.

From Los Angeles Times

After a year of moseying around each other, divine intervention skewered us better than Cupid’s arrow, and we were brought together.

From Los Angeles Times

Quite a few readers mentioned what I’ll call the Free Pass advantage. of moseying along the home stretch of life.

From Los Angeles Times

Still hungry, I moseyed over to the Beer Barn.

From Los Angeles Times

My husband and I moseyed down to the Market around happy hour on a Tuesday, hoping to get our names on a list and go have a drink nearby until whatever time dinner materialized.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• amble
• meander
• mope
• ramble
• traipse