moons Meaning & Definition
What Does Moons Mean?
Moons is used as a noun meaning plural of moon. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of moon. As a verb, it means To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
Moons Definition (Noun)
- plural of moon
Moons as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of moon
Noun
- (by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!
- A month, particularly a lunar month.
They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.
- A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.
The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.
- The eighteenth trump/major arcana card of the Tarot.
- The thirty-second Lenormand card.
- In hearts, the action of taking all the point cards in one hand.
Verb
- To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.
- (usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.
- To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.
- To expose to the rays of the Moon.
- To adorn with moons or crescents.
- (cryptocurrency) Of a coin or token: to rise in price rapidly.
It is impractical if a currency moons and plummets often.
- To shoot the moon.
Synonyms of Moons
Moons synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Moons
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Moons in a Sentence
That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!
They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.
The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.
It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.
Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.
It is impractical if a currency moons and plummets often.
Word Forms & Grammar
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