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mosh

[ mosh ]

verb (used without object)

, Slang.
  1. to engage in a form of frenzied, violent dancing; slam-dance.


mosh

/ mɒʃ /

noun

  1. a type of dance, performed to loud rock music, in which people throw themselves about in a frantic and violent manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. intr to dance in this manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh1

1980–85; perhaps variant of mash 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh1

C20: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

L.A.’s Zulu is one of the fiercest live bands around, but its members aspire to generate more than just a roiling mosh pit: ‘The point is to build a community.’

Everyone knows better than to mosh and damage any of the equipment.

The goal set off wild celebrations inside an electric Scotiabank Arena — and outside the rink as Maple Leaf Square turned into a mosh pit of blue and white.

There should be some decent mosh pit action for this set, too.

As Gross covered his eyes with his hand, he was enveloped in an impromptu Montlake mosh pit.

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