Meaning of the word moped in English

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moped

US /ˈmoʊ.ped/

UK /ˈmoʊ.ped/

a light motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50 cc or less, typically having pedals like a bicycle

Example:

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He rode his moped to work every day.

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The old man was slowly cruising on his vintage moped.

Synonym:

scooter motorcycle motorbike

to be in a state of sulky or gloomy ill humor

Example:

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After the argument, she moped around the house all day.

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He's been moping ever since he lost his job.

Synonym:

sulk gloom languish pine brood

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