mosey
Dialect
- Meaning
- To walk slowly and casually.
- Type
- Dialect Word
- Used in
- Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming
What does “mosey” mean
To wander or amble without urgency. Entered common usage in the American West through cowboy culture; possibly influenced by Spanish 'vamos' or older dialect 'mosey along'. 'Reckon I'll mosey on home.' Strongly associated with Texas and Oklahoma ranch speech.
Where it's used
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