Mosh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɒʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mosh is a verb meaning (transitive, rare) To intentionally jump into and collide with (another dancer) at a concert.
Meaning
(transitive, rare) To intentionally jump into and collide with (another dancer) at a concert.
More Meanings
- The moshing style of dancing.
- (intransitive) To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild or aggressive movements.
Example Sentences
We had a great mosh at the gig.
From 9 in the morning (when It Dies Today played the lot) until 9 at night (when Ozzy Osbourne led Black Sabbath on the main stage), hardy fans cheered and moshed and staggered through a stifling but often exciting day.
Word Forms
- moshes
- moshing
- moshed
Synonyms for mosh
Depending on context, synonyms include slam, slam-dance, thrash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slam dance, slam, thrash, moosh, mosey, mosy.
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