Moomin Edit Meaning

1.

The Moomins are a bunch of tax dodging, work shy, hippo-like troll creatures from Finland. The word moomin is used to highlight or berate such people who, like the Moomins, consistantly avoid contributing to the welfare state!

"Look at that moomin getting his Giro!"

or

"I'm not giving you any 'bus-fare' you bloody moomin!"

See dole scum, work shy, scrounger

2.

the moomins were a lovely bunch of innocent wee animals, first in book form then much later on tv

3.

The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books by Finnish writer Tove Jansson, originally published in Swedish. They are a family of Scandinavian trolls who are white, round and furry in appearance, with large snouts that make them resemble hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley, though in the past their residences have included a lighthouse and a theatre.

Moomintroll - the main character of most of the books, a spirited teenager with a keen sense of adventure and fun, and a generous spirit.

See moomin

4.

Someone who does something silly or can also be used as friendly abuse or a friendly name.

'You're such a moomin!'

'Oh you moomin'

'Hello moomin'

See silly, friendly, name, cartoon

5.

Where someones eyes are Moomin like in Photos, or videos.

"Look at the moomins on Wilson"

"Whats up with your moomins pitbull"

See eyes, huge, moomin, eye

6.

A term used to describe when your face looks particulary fat and pale, either in a photograph or otherwise.

Wooah, I've got some serious moomin going on there!

Moomin alert!

See moomy, moom, moony, jip

7.

A comical term given to Gay people.

An alternative to using the word queer so that it can be said openly in public without raising eyebrows or causing offence.

"It's full of bloody Moomins in here!"

See homosexual, queer, nonce, poof, mincer, gay