mopes
Example Sentences
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He usually follows me around the house, and he mopes when I’m gone.
From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2022
“Maddie doesn’t listen to me,” she complains, then mopes.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021
Rather than drive back home, Drew mopes around the property.
From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2020
It seems cruel to send her off to live her final years with my in-laws because she gets sad and mopes when we’re not around.
From Slate • Jan. 24, 2020
He complains he’s getting out of shape, but then just mopes around the house and watches Star Wars for the bazillionth time.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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