to moot
Pronunciation
/ˈmut/

Definition & Meaning of "moot"in English

to moot
01

to bring up a topic or question for discussion

Transitive: to moot a topic or question
to moot definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
moot
3rd person singular
moots
Present participle
mooting
Past simple
mooted
Past participle
mooted
Examples
The team decided to moot the idea of a flexible work schedule during the next staff meeting.
01

not settled or decided and so open to discussion or debate

moot definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
mootest
Comparative
mooter
gradable
Examples
The question of whether the company should expand internationally is moot, as the board has already made the decision.
02

no longer relevant or significant, often because circumstances have changed or a decision has already been made

Examples
The debate about the proposal became moot once the company approved the plan.
Moot
01

a hypothetical case or discussion used for legal training or debate

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
moots
Examples
The law students prepared for a moot on constitutional rights, presenting arguments before a panel of professors.
02

a gathering where community members discuss and decide on local matters, often related to law and governance

Examples
The town held a moot where local leaders discussed trade regulations and security concerns.
03

someone who follows you back on social media

Slang

What does "moot" mean in social media slang?

It is shortened from "mutual," used to describe someone who follows you back on a platform, meaning you both follow each other. People typically use "moot" in casual conversation on Twitter (X), Tumblr, or Instagram to refer to a mutual follower without saying the full word, such as "Shout out to my moot who always likes my posts" or "Just hit 500 followers and 300 moots." The term originated in early 2010s stan and fandom communities as a quick, friendly way to acknowledge reciprocal online relationships.

Examples
I added all my moots to the group chat.
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