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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

  • (..) come see me. You got their number, son. The guy looked scared. The United States government, champ, running for the hills. Pow! To the moon! Dad... it's over. I'm going to stop now. But y-you've... They're never going to catch you, Frank. (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can
  • (..) I'm in their little club. You got that, you got it all. It's even got my name there, huh? To the moon. To the moon! To the moon. (bells tolling) See that? It's just a school. (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can