Antonyms for mosey

Grammar : Verb

Spell : moh-zee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ zi

Definition of mosey

Origin : 1829, American English slang, of unknown origin, perhaps related to British dialectal mose about "go around in a dull, stupid way." Or perhaps from Spanish vamos (see vamoose). Related: Moseyed; moseying.

verb saunter

Example sentences :

If he's lively, it's betther to be that, than a mosey, any day.
Extract from : « Phelim O'toole's Courtship and Other Stories » by William Carleton

"I reckon I'll just mosey over to the desert," drawled the fidgety man.
Extract from : « Life at High Tide » by Various

Then he'll mosey down the hilltop to see if anything is on his trail.
Extract from : « The Black Fawn » by James Arthur Kjelgaard

It's up to you, to-morrow mornin', to mosey round an' see what you can see.
Extract from : « Moon-Face and Other Stories » by Jack London

"Very good of you, I'm sure," Mrs. Mosey answered ironically.
Extract from : « I Say No » by Wilkie Collins

Mrs. Mosey put her handkerchief in her pocket, and asserted her dignity.
Extract from : « I Say No » by Wilkie Collins

Mrs. Mosey could not forget that she had been (no matter how politely) requested to withdraw.
Extract from : « I Say No » by Wilkie Collins

If there is any change, Mrs. Mosey—either for the better or the worse—of course you will let me know?
Extract from : « I Say No » by Wilkie Collins

All right; I'll just mosey along up the trail after a while.
Extract from : « Heart's Desire » by Emerson Hough

I must mosey up to the North End to see a man who has got a lovely throat.
Extract from : « Kilmeny of the Orchard » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Synonyms for mosey

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