[məʊp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- feel dejected and apathetic
(e.g: no use moping—things could be worse)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun with the sense ‘fool or simpleton’): probably related to Middle English mop in the same sense. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

[məʊp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person given to prolonged spells of low spirits
(e.g: a bunch of totally depressed mopes)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun with the sense ‘fool or simpleton’): probably related to Middle English mop in the same sense. The verb dates from the mid 16th century