Momus

American  

[moh-muhs] / ˈmoʊ məs /

noun

plural

Momuses, Momi

1. Classical Mythology. Also Momos the god of ridicule.

2. (sometimes lowercase) a faultfinder; a carping critic.

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Momus British  

/ ˈməʊməs /

noun

1. Greek myth the god of blame and mockery

2. a cavilling critic

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Etymology

Origin of Momus

< Latin Mōmus < Greek Mômos, special use of mômos blame, ridicule

Example Sentences

Rodolfo could have gone back inside in Act III; Musetta could have remained silent at Café Momus; Mimì could have just left Rodolfo’s apartment.

From New York Times • May 30, 2022

“The Age of Information” by Momus: This whimsical pop song interrogates the entanglement of security and privacy.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2017

Variable fees are not the problem - perception is The singer-songwriter Momus coined the phrase “in the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen people”.

From Forbes • Nov. 25, 2011

The chorus in the Momus scene was deployed in blocks, with a few gratuitous dancers to give the impression of movement on a crowded stage.

From Washington Post

Of course Momus may find handles—he generally can.

From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 by Saintsbury, George