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moon

Definition

  • noun: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
  • noun: the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29
  • verb: to bend over and show your bare buttocks to someone as a rude joke or insult
  • verb: to spend in idle reverie
  • usually used with 'the'
  • synonyms: moon, hekate, luna

Examples

  • The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not 'asking for the moon'.

  • The 'moon' isn't out tonight. = There's no 'moon' tonight. [=the moon cannot be seen tonight]

  • the first 'moon' [='lunar'] landing [=the first time people landed a spacecraft on the moon]

Movie quotes

  • (..) the opposite of love. Give this to Ivar. Hmm? Where are you going? (SIGHS) (DOOR OPENS) Do you still think the moon is a god? You know, of course, about Kwenthrith and my son? I also know that you have taken the crown of Mercia from her head. I had no choice. None. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8