Mosh

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /mɒʃ/
• Rhymes: -ɒʃ

Origin

Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.

Full definition of mosh

Verb

1. (intransitive) To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild, aggressive, or spastic movements.
• 2005 July 28, Kelefa Sanneh, “Heat, Good Cheer, Jagged Music and Even Some Melody”, New York TimesFrom 9 in the morning (when It Dies Today played the lot) until 9 at night (when Ozzy Osbourne led Black Sabbath on the main stage), hardy fans cheered and moshed and staggered through a stifling but often exciting day.
2. (transitive) To intentionally jump into and collide with another, similarly behaving dancer at a concert.

Synonyms

• slam
• slam-dance
• thrash

Derived terms

• mosh circle
• mosher
• mosh pit

Anagrams

• mhos
• ohms, OHMS