mos
9.6
A very short time, for example a few seconds
- noun
- /mɔz/
- UK
:
momento
Examples
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Erin—20 mos—is obviously in cohorts with Harry.
Blog text (31) -
I will be back in a few mos to help you with the project.
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Just give me a couple of mos to finish this task.
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Wait a mos, I need to grab my coat before we leave.
Synonyms
moment
vsmos
∞
1.0
A very short time or a particular point in time
is the informal shortened version used in casual speech
543
1.0
A very short time
is the informal vague term, not a precise measured unit
35
9.9
A very short time, like a moment, used in informal speech
is the same meaning but written with an extra final letter s
22
4.9
A very short time like a moment
is the casual short form rather than a figurative image
1
9.6
A very short time, like a few moments
is a briefer informal abbreviation used as a single word
8.8
It will happen very soon
is the standalone informal term for quick time, not a promise
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mos is an informal short form of moment, like saying 'mo' for a very short time. So when someone says 'wait a few mos' they mean just a short pause.