Mosh

Etymology
Possibly an alteration or deformation of mash.

Verb

 * 1)  To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild, aggressive, or spastic movements.
 * 2) * 2005 July 28, Kelefa Sanneh, “Heat, Good Cheer, Jagged Music and Even Some Melody”, New York Times
 * From 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.
 * 1)  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

Translations

 * Dutch: pogoën

Anagrams

 * mhos
 * ohms, OHMS

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