shoegazing

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Definition of shoegazing in English English dictionary

A type of Britpop or other indie music of the 1990s, characterised by a dreamlike sound making much use of effect pedals, and by a detached or introverted performance style

Present participle of shoegaze

Synonyms

shoegaze

Etymology

() From shoe +‎ gazing, because of the tendency of such performers to look down rather than at the crowd.