— moper , n. — mopingly , adv.
/mohp/ , v. , moped, moping , n.
v.i.
1. to be sunk in dejection or listless apathy; sulk; brood.
v.t.
2. to make dejected, listless, or apathetic.
n.
3. a person who mopes or is given to moping.
4. mopes , depressed spirits; blues.
[ 1560-70; var. of MOP 2 ]