mosey
word
Definition
To walk or move slowly, in a relaxed and unhurried way, often just to look around or enjoy the moment.
Usage & Nuances
"Mosey" is informal and often used in American English. It suggests a relaxed, unhurried pace, sometimes with curiosity or laziness. Common phrases: "mosey on", "mosey over", "mosey along". Not used for brisk or purposeful walking.
Spanish: caminar despacio - pasear sin prisaPortuguese (BR): andar devagar - passear sem pressaPortuguese (PT): andar devagar - passear sem pressaChinese (Simplified): 慢悠悠地走 - 慢慢地逛Chinese (Traditional): 慢悠悠地走 - 慢慢地逛Hindi: आराम से चलना - धीरे-धीरे टहलनाArabic: يمشي على مهل - يتجول ببطء
Example Sentences
We decided to mosey through the park after lunch.
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She likes to mosey around the mall on weekends.
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Let’s mosey over to the café for a drink.
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He moseyed into the room without a care in the world.
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We can mosey along the river and see what we find.
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No rush—just mosey on over whenever you’re ready.
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