Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the mood

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: in- the -mood
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Disposed (to do something or for something; often romantic or sexual, without further context).

Example Sentences

"Don’t start with me: I’m not in the mood."
"He wasn't in the mood to tango."
"I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me."
"She said she's not "in the mood" tonight."

Phrases

the spirit moves one

Frequently Paired Words

the spirit moves one

Questions

What does in the mood mean?: Disposed (to do something or for something; often romantic or sexual, without further context).

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