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English word origin

Etymology of mosh

Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.

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The source etymologies

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

The moshing style of dancing.

verb

To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild or aggressive movements. · To intentionally jump into and collide with (another dancer) at a concert.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.

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