# moody

Pronunciation: say "MOO-dee" /ˈmuːdi/

## Adjective

1. Given to sudden or frequent shifts of temperament and opinion; emotionally unpredictable.
   - Simple: Quick to change moods or opinions, often for no clear reason.
   - _He's so moody that you never know which opinion he'll hold by lunchtime._
   - _Teenagers often grow moodier as their feelings swing back and forth._
2. Sullen and withdrawn, or sunk in low spirits.
   - Simple: Feeling sad and quiet, often pulling away from other people.
   - _He sulked in the corner, moody and silent after losing the match._
   - _Grief left her moody for weeks, drained of her usual energy._
3. Gloomy, dour, or wrapped in brooding seriousness.
   - Simple: Dark, gloomy, and serious in feeling or appearance.
   - _The film's moody lighting gave every scene a sense of dread._
   - _His moody, brooding silence filled the whole room._
4. Of questionable origin: counterfeit, fake, or stolen. *(slang, UK)*
   - Simple: Fake, stolen, or not honestly come by.
   - _The stall was full of moody handbags passed off as designer brands._
   - _Police seized a van loaded with moody electronics._

## Origin

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

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