moody

English

/ˈmuːdi/

adj
Definitions
  • Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
  • Sulky or depressed.
  • Dour, gloomy or brooding.
  • (slang) dodgy or stolen.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mody inherited from Old English mōdiġ (brave) inherited from Proto-Germanic *mōdagaz (courageous) suf from English mood.

Origin

English

mood

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