shoegazing

English

/ˈʃuːɡeɪzɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (British) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English shoe (type of horseshoe) + English gazing.

Origin

English

gazing

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