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

verb

1. intr to dance in this manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh¹

1980–85; perhaps variant of mash ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosh¹

C20: of uncertain origin

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.’

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times