moody

adjectiveattested in dialogue

//ˈmuːdi//

Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.

adjective

1
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
How now? moodie? / What is't thou canſt demand?
2
Sulky or depressed.
3
Dour, gloomy or brooding.
There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the views can resemble a painting by Turner - only you don't have to go to the National Gallery to see this, it's brought to your seat on a train.
4
slangOf dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen.
Both Garry and Wally were dressed in dodgy suits and looked ready to hit the streets of Peckham to sell moody goods.

Etymology

From Middle English mody, modi, from Old English mōdiġ (“brave”), from Proto-Germanic *mōdagaz (“courageous”). By surface analysis, mood + -y.

Forms

comparative: moodier
superlative: moodiest

moo · The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.Moo · A surname.mood · A mental or emotional state, composure.

moody · Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.

Moody · A surname.mooing · The action of the verb moo; a mooing sound.moon · Any natural satellite of a planet.

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