mob

English

/mɒb/, /mɑb/

noun
Definitions
  • A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.
  • (collective noun) A group of animals such as horses or cattle.
  • A flock of emus.
  • The Mafia, or a similar group that engages in organized crime (preceded by the).
  • (video games) A non-player character, especially one that exists to be fought or killed to further the progression of the story or game.
  • (archaic) The lower classes of a community; the rabble.
  • (Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mob derived from Latin mōbile (vulgus), mobile (fickle).

Origin

Latin

mōbile (vulgus), mobile

Gloss

fickle

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