mosey

verb mo·sey \ˈmō-zē\

: to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way

mo·seyedmo·sey·ing

Full Definition of MOSEY

intransitive verb

: to hurry away

: to move in a leisurely or aimless manner : saunter <moseyed around the general store — Eric Sevareid>

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First Known Use: 1829

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