moping about

A form of mope about — To wander or linger aimlessly with a sad or gloomy demeanor, displaying a lack of energy or motivation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of mope about
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moping about. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moping%20about

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“moping about.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moping%20about. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moping about,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moping%20about.

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