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Mope Definition & Meaning

mope
noun
  1. someone who wastes time
verb
  1. move around slowly and aimlessly
  2. be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed

"Mope" in song lyrics

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  • "I make other MC's mope"
    Main Source — He Got So Much Soul (He Don't Need No Music)

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Frequently asked questions

What does mope mean?
someone who wastes time move around slowly and aimlessly be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
What part of speech is mope?
Mope is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does mope have?
Mope has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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