Mope around Meaning in English
expression
ˈmoʊp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
MOHP-uh-ROWND
mˈəʊp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
MUHP-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move or walk around in a slow, sad way, often because you are unhappy or bored.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for children, teenagers, or anyone visibly sad. Common with 'just', as in 'just moping around'. Unlike 'wander', it always means moving sadly; not used for energetic or neutral movement. Often describes being unproductive due to mood.
Spanish: deambular triste - andar cabizbajoPortuguese (BR): andar cabisbaixo - andar deprimidoPortuguese (PT): andar cabisbaixo - vaguear abatidoChinese (Simplified): 闷闷不乐地走来走去Chinese (Traditional): 悶悶不樂地走來走去Hindi: उदास होकर घूमनाArabic: يتجول مكتئبًاBengali: খোঁটা মেরে ঘোরাঘুরি করাRussian: слоняться без дела (в унынии)Japanese: うろうろ落ち込むVietnamese: lang thang buồn bãKorean: 침울하게 돌아다니다Turkish: derbeder dolaşmakUrdu: اداس ہوکر پھرناIndonesian: berjalan murung
Example Sentences
He mopes around the house all day.
basic
Don't mope around—go outside and play!
basic
She used to mope around after getting bad news.
basic
I just mope around whenever it rains all weekend.
natural
After the breakup, he would mope around and barely talk to anyone.
natural
You can't just mope around forever—things will get better.
natural