mopes Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
   dumps.
   
   • in the dumps
   • have the mopes
2. noun someone who wastes time
   dallier; dillydallier; lounger; mope; dilly-dallier.
   
3. verb move around slowly and aimlessly
   mope around; mope.
   
4. verb be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
   mope; moon about; moon around.
   
5. verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
   mop; wipe up; mop up.
   
   • Mop the hallway now
   • He mopped her forehead with a towel
6. verb make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip
   pout; mop; mow.
   
   • mop and mow
   • The girl pouted

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