mope about
B1 informal intransitive
In simple words
Walk around the house looking sad and feeling sorry for yourself.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To wander around in a sad, listless way, showing that you are unhappy or feeling sorry for yourself.
"Since she broke up with him, he's been moping about the flat and not eating properly."
2 B1 informal
To spend time in a low-spirited, unmotivated state without purpose or energy.
"You can't just mope about all summer — why don't you sign up for a course or join a club?"
Usage notes
Slightly more British than American. Often used with mild impatience by the speaker — implying the person should cheer up and do something. Used to describe someone dwelling on unhappiness.
Commonly used with
house flat all day stop don't bedroom
Forms
Base
mope about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
mopes about
he/she/it
Past simple
moped about
yesterday
Past participle
moped about
have + pp
-ing form
moping about
continuous
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