Moseyed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈmō-zē/ mo·sey

Meaning & Definition of Moseyed

Moseyed (verb)

  1. to move in a leisurely or aimless manner, saunter
  2. to hurry away
  3. to go away, to leave

Moseyed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way

    "I think I'll mosey on over to the post office and see if the mail has come in yet."

    "He moseyed up to the bar."

    similar: ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, wandered, ambulated, footed (it), hoofed (it), legged (it), padded, stepped, traipsed, trod, walked, paraded, promenaded, marched, paced, stepped out, strode, trooped, power walked, hiked, peregrinated, trekked, clumped, stomped, stumped, tramped, trampled, tromped, footslogged, plodded, trudged, gimped, hobbled, limped, minced, pranced, pussyfooted, tiptoed, bounced, sashayed, stalked, strutted, swaggered, faltered, lumbered, lurched, pounded, scuffed, shambled, shuffled, staggered, stumbled, toddled, waddled, nipped, tapped, tripped, trotted

Related Entry: Mosey (verb)

Mosey is a different word from Moseyed. The synonyms below are for mosey, not for moseyed.

  1. to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way

    "I think I'll mosey on over to the post office and see if the mail has come in yet."

    "He moseyed up to the bar."

    similar: amble, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, traipse, tread, walk, parade, promenade, march, pace, step out, stride, troop, power walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe, bounce, sashay, stalk, strut, swagger, falter, lumber, lurch, pound, scuff, shamble, shuffle, stagger, stumble, toddle, waddle, nip, tap, trip, trot

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moseyed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moseyed:

ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, wandered, ambulated, footed (it), hoofed (it), legged (it), padded, stepped, traipsed, trod, walked, paraded, promenaded, marched, paced, stepped out, strode, trooped, power walked, hiked, peregrinated, trekked, clumped, stomped, stumped, tramped, trampled, tromped, footslogged, plodded, trudged, gimped, hobbled, limped, minced, pranced

Word Forms of Moseyed

Inflections: moseying, moseyed along, moseying along, moseys along

Origin & Etymology of Moseyed

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1829

Frequently Asked Questions about Moseyed

What does "Moseyed" mean?

"Moseyed" means to move in a leisurely or aimless manner, saunter. As a verb, it is defined as: to move in a leisurely or aimless manner, saunter.

What is another word for "Moseyed"?

Other words for "Moseyed" include ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, wandered, ambulated and footed (it). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moseyed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moseyed"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moseyed". Common alternatives include ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, wandered, ambulated, footed (it), hoofed (it) and legged (it).

How do you use "Moseyed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moseyed" in a sentence: "I think I'll mosey on over to the post office and see if the mail has come in yet."; "He moseyed up to the bar.".

Is "Moseyed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moseyed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Moseyed"?

"Moseyed" is pronounced /ˈmō-zē/ and divided into syllables as mo·sey.

What is the origin of the word "Moseyed"?

"Moseyed" comes from origin unknown. First known use: circa 1829.

What is another word for "Moseyed" meaning "to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way"?

When "Moseyed" (verb) means to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way, synonyms include ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled and wandered.