moist moment

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Meaning · English

A brief period of weeping, especially for self-pity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một khoảng thời gian ngắn khóc, đặc biệt là tự thương

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I give my nose a definitive blow, then power-flush the Kleenex down the Toto. I have had my moist moment and now it is over.

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 “moist moment” mean?

A brief period of weeping, especially for self-pity.

Is “moist moment” formal or informal?

moist moment is generally slang.