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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

  • (..) Gru to see Mr. Perkins. Yes, please have a seat. That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Ma, someday I'm going to go to the moon. I'm afraid you're too late, Son. NASA isn't sending the monkeys any more. Hey. I'm applying for a new villain loan. (..)
    2010 Despicable Me
  • (..) I haven't told you what it is yet. Hey. Dave, listen up, please. Next, we are going to steal, pause for effect, the moon! And once the moon is mine, the world will give me whatever I want to get it back! And I will be the greatest villain of all time! (..)
    2010 Despicable Me