mo'

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Pronunciation spelling of more, representing non-rhotic AAVE English.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But the people are great han's for religion, and it's a common saying they got mo' religion an' less morals than yo'll find anywhere else in the world.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mo'” mean?

Pronunciation spelling of more, representing non-rhotic AAVE English.

Is “mo'” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.