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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

  • (..) put your hands together for today's challenge speaker, Mr. Ryan Bingham. Go get them. Last year, I flew miles. The moon is . I want you to imagine for a second that you're carrying a backpack. I want you to feel the straps on your shoulders. You feel them? (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) -Well, we all need a hobby. No, I... I don't mean to belittle your collection. I get it. It sounds cool. I'd be the th person to do it. More people have walked on the moon. -Do they throw you a parade? -You get lifetime executive status. You get to meet the chief pilot, Maynard Finch. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air