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Definition of: mope
(mōp) v. moped, mop·ing v.i.
To be gloomy, listless, or dispirited.
—v.t. To make gloomy or dispirited.
—noun
1. One who mopes.
2. plural Dejection; depression. [Prob. <Scand. Cf. Sw. mopa sulk, Dan. maabe be stupid, unaware.]
—mop′er noun
—mop′ish adjective
—mop′·ish·ly adverb
—mop′ish·ness noun
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