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Definition of mope

mope

  • noun. Used to describe person (male or female) with no ambition, usually found in the school smoking court.
    Janene, you can't date Bob... he's a mope.

    Last edited on Aug 01 2002. Submitted by Michele from Atlanta, GA, USA on Aug 01 2002.

  • to leave. The sentence referenced was used frequently by NYC police officers in the 1960's and 70's.
    I'm gonna cop a mope.

    Last edited on Nov 29 2002. Submitted by James M. from Bronx, NY, USA on Nov 29 2002.

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