Meaning
limp, floppy, sluggish
- lacking firmness, softness, or elasticity; limp or wilted
- lacking energy, enthusiasm, or vigor; listless or dull
In a sentence
L'insalata nel frigorifero è ormai tutta moscia.
The lettuce in the fridge has gone completely limp.
Come mai sei così moscio stamattina? Non hai dormito bene?
Why are you so sluggish this morning? Didn't you sleep well?
La festa ieri sera era un po' moscia e ce ne siamo andati presto.
The party last night was a bit dull and we left early.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| moscio | masculine · singular |
| moscia | feminine · singular |
| mosci | masculine · plural |
| mosce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used freely in spoken Italian for both objects and people.
- Plural forms drop the 'i': feminine plural is 'mosce', masculine plural is 'mosci'.