To walk slowly and aimlessly, often used in American Midwestern dialect; to mosey or wander.
Possibly from 'mosey,' but regional and dialectal, with unclear origins. Used informally in American speech, particularly in rural areas, since at least the 1800s.
This is a regional word that most people haven't heard—it shows how American English has dozens of local words for 'to walk slowly,' like 'mosey,' 'traipse,' or 'saunter,' each with slightly different vibes depending on where you grew up.
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