mopsy

noun

mop·​sy

variants or mopsey

ˈmäpsē

plural mopsies or mopseys

1

obsolete : a pretty child : darling, sweetheart

—used as a term of endearment or deprecation

2

[influenced in meaning by mop entry 1] archaic : a slovenly woman : slattern

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English mop child, fool + -sy

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!