moosey en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English moose Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English moosey From moose + -y.
Meanings
- (informal) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a moose.
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Having an abundance of moose.
It is all mossy and moosey.
1893, Henry David Thoreau, The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, page 377:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most moosey | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more moosey | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |