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Definition of mope

mope

/moʊp/
mope
Adverb:moping
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Plural:mopes
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Adjective:mopey
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Past Simple:moped
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Past Participle:moped
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Present Participle:moping
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mope Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To feel dejected and apathetic, or to wander around in a listless, gloomy manner.

Example

"Instead of staying indoors to mope about the rain, they decided to visit the local museum."

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• noun

1

A person who is habitually dejected, listless, or lacking in spirit.

Example

"Don't be such a mope just because our weekend trip was postponed."

2

A state of low spirits, gloom, or listless dejection (usually used in the plural).

Example

"A brisk walk in the fresh air helped cure her of a sudden case of the mopes."

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• Rhymes for mope

• Nearby Words

moose river
moot
mop
mope
moped
mopey
mophead

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, probably of Scandinavian or Low German origin, akin to Swedish 'mopa' (to sulk) and Dutch 'moppen' (to pout or grumble).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mope
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