Mooned

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'moon,' which can have two primary meanings: (1) to expose one's bare buttocks to someone, typically as a prank or act of disrespect; and (2) to spend time in a dreamy or idle state, often gazing at the moon or engaging in romantic contemplation. The context determines which meaning is intended. This term is considered informal and its usage varies widely. It might describe playful behavior or a state of relaxed introspection.

Mooned meaning with examples

• During the bachelor party, the groom's friends decided to get a little rowdy, and, in a moment of drunken revelry, someone mooned the passing bus full of tourists. The ensuing laughter was boisterous, and the prank quickly earned them attention from the police, which had to be explained to a few tourists that were a bit bothered.
• Lost in thought after a long day of work, she mooned around in the backyard, watching the stars begin to appear in the twilight sky. She felt her worries fade away as she lost herself to the beauty of the night, eventually walking over to her hammock, to sit and drift, and to dream a bit.