Gadit

moon

Definitions (2)
1nounThe natural satellite of the Earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun.
The full moon lit up the night sky.
Astronomers study the moon to learn more about its surface.
We watched the moon rise over the horizon.
2verbTo expose one's bare buttocks as a prank or insult.
He got in trouble for mooning the crowd at the concert.
The teenagers dared each other to moon passing cars.
She couldn't believe someone would moon the camera during the live broadcast.
Idioms & expressions
once in a blue moon, Something that happens very rarely.
over the moon, Extremely happy or pleased.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
mōna
Originally meant
The natural satellite of the Earth
Background
The word 'moon' comes from the Old English 'mōna', which is related to the Germanic and Norse words for the moon. It has been used to describe Earth's natural satellite for centuries.