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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who mopes or is inclined to do so.

   "He was a moper and a complainer, and, as such, was quite unpopular at parties."

Synonyms

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clock watcherdawdledawdlerdo nothingdolittlegoldbrick

Example

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"He was a moper and a complainer, and, as such, was quite unpopular at parties."

Etymology

From mope + -er.

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