mope UK /məʊp/US /moʊp/noun 3verb 2forms 3phrases 2 noun3 •The act of mopingWhen she gets upset, she has a little mope, and then gets over it. •(slang) A bottom feeder who "mopes" around a pornography studio hoping for his big break and often does bit parts in exchange for room and board and meager pay. •(no longer used) A dull, spiritless person.putting gulleries on some or other till they have made by their humouring or gulling ex stulto insanum, a mope or a noddy — 1624 verb2 •To carry oneself in a depressed, lackadaisical manner; to give oneself up to low spirits; to pout, sulk. •To make spiritless and stupid. formsmoped · moping · mopes Phrases with mope mope aboutTo wander or linger aimlessly with a sad or gloomy demeanor, displaying a lack of energy or motivation. mope aroundTo wander or linger aimlessly with a sad or gloomy demeanor, displaying a lack of energy or motivation.