star|gaz|ing

star|gaz|ing
star|gaz|ing «STAHR GAY zihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. attentive observation and study of the stars; astronomy or astrology.
2. Figurative. daydreaming.
–adj.
1. given to the observation and study of the stars.
2. Figurative. given to daydreaming; absent-minded.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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