moon

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As a noun, moon means any natural satellite of a planet. As a verb, it means display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.

Meanings of moon

18 meanings

colloquialby extension of moonAny natural satellite of a planet.
“The stargazer observed the moons of Jupiter for over a year.”
“That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!”
literaryA month, particularly a lunar month.
“They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.”
A representation of the moon, usually as a crescent or as a circle with a face; a crescent-shaped shape, symbol, or object.
“The wizard costume was decorated with stars and 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.
cartomancyThe thirty-second Lenormand card.
card gamesIn hearts, the action of taking all the point cards in one hand.
The period between successive new moons (29.531 days)time
Similar: lunar month, lunation, synodic month

colloquialTo display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
“The hooligans mooned the riot police.”
“It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.”
colloquialTo gaze at lovingly or in adoration.
colloquial(usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
“Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.”
“You've been mooning after her forever; why not just ask her out?”
To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.
To expose to the rays of the Moon.
To adorn with moons or crescents.
cryptocurrencyof a cointokenTo rise in price rapidly or suddenly.
“It is impractical if a currency moons and plummets often.”
card gamesTo shoot the moon.
Have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
“She looked out the window, daydreaming”
Similar: daydream
Be idle in a listless or dreamy way
Similar: moon around, moon on