mostest

English

Etymology

most +‎ -est

Pronunciation

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Adjective

mostest

  1. (nonstandard, humorous) most.
    • 1917: anon., New York Times, attributed incorrectly to Nathan Bedford Forrest (the correct quote is "to git thar fust with the most men")
      git thar fustest with the mostest
    • 2006, Nicholas Sarno, God Bless the Squirrel Cage:
      Indeed there are mansions along Beechwood Avenue, including the former home of Pearl Mesta, "the hostess with the mostest."

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Verb

mostest

  1. second-person singular present/past indicative of moten (“to have to”)

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːs.test/

Verb

mōstest

  1. second-person singular preterite indicative of mōtan
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