Mosey

/ˈmoʊ.zi/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To walk or move in a leisurely or relaxed manner.

After lunch, we decided to mosey through the park and enjoy the sunshine.

To move or proceed slowly or aimlessly.

He didn't have a destination in mind, so he just chose to mosey along the riverbank.

To wander or meander without any specific purpose.

Let's mosey around the town and see what we can discover.

Possibly derived from the American English dialect, related to the word 'amosey,' meaning to roam or wander.

mosey on

To move at a leisurely pace.

mosey along

To proceed slowly without urgency.

amble

To walk at a slow and relaxed pace.

saunter

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often in a confident way.

To take one's time.

I'll mosey on over whenever I feel like it.

To move without a clear purpose.

He was just moseying around town with no destination.