NYT Dictionary

MOPEY

/ˈmoʊpi/
AdjectiveMOP-eymop-ey · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Given to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English mope Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English mopey From mope + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

listlessunhappyadiaphroisticapatheticapathisticalblaséblithedeafcoolshiftless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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