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shoegazing

shoegazing is a form of art. this art-form is achieved by playing an electric guitar and using a pedal board, though a big muff pedal is really all that is required. one who shoegazes will generally play their guitar with an extreme reverb and sustain while turning the knobs on their pedal(s) with their feet to create a "wall of sound". thus they are staring at the pedal(s) and eloquently changing the sound constantly, there of. this sound is obnoxious to those who do not enjoy what is known as the "drone" that the shoegaze sound is famous for. "droning" is what renowned shoegazers are known best for. the tempo is typically 120 bpm but the effect that is achieved overall is a very psychedelic wash. the listener is more often then not inebriated when listening to shoegaze. when shoegazing, the musician is often lost in a trance in which the sound and the musician are all that exist on the planet. high volume is a must. though the true sound of shoegazing is not loved by most, those who tend to "space out" on a regular basis find a love for it very quickly. check out my bloody valentine, the jesus and mary chain, the pains of being pure at heart, and other related bands to get a true example of this form of music.
"holy shit! that guy is shoegazing like mad! i'm only on LSD but i also feel like i'm rolling face before God himself!"

"this shoegaze isn't working for me. let's go listen to dubstep."

wesley - you wanna shoegaze?
tallon - fuck yeah. i'm getting my nod on right now and that big muff is calling me.
wesley - well fuck, dude. let me finish this drink and i'll play a groove. we'll gaze all day.
tallon - wanna get some doses?
wesley - it wouldn't be the same without it.
shoegazing by space-cadet September 24, 2011

shoejacking 

The crime of stealing someones shoes at gunpoint.
I was a victim of shoejacking. I was forcibly relieved of my popular $300 pair of sport-shoes at gunpoint.
shoejacking by farpart103 March 30, 2008

Shoe Lacing 

Some consider this an art, some may consider a learned skill, and I myself think it is a bit of both. At the onset of the act, can be very technical. However during the closing is pure art. Please keep in mind this a sexual act enjoyed by both partners. Shoe Lacing is when at the time of ejaculation. The man must control himself by holding back the semen (generally by squeezing the penis) this will allow an even flow of release as appose to a pulsation. IE: technical. Now the art form. At this time the man has the opportunity paint what would look like the lacing of a Converse All Star any ware on his partners body, preferably the face.
My girl and I were making mad love last night. I was about to reach an all time high explosion of semen. I pulled out and said in a rage, TIME FOR A SHOE LACE! By the time I was through shoe lacing her, her face looked like a pair of Kedds sneakers.
Shoe Lacing by Wagssy November 3, 2009

shoegazing

The act of finding money or valuables on the ground. Popular places to find money on the ground include bars, restaurants, sidewalks and stores. So named because shoegazing effectively requires looking downward - toward one's shoes.

A shoegazer is one who engages in this practice. A find is known as a shoegaze.
I was shoegazing last night at a crowded bar and found a $20 bill on the floor!
shoegazing by ihavespoe October 20, 2010

Showlaxing

What a parent says when attempting to say "Shalaxing" and attempting to be, as they say "Hip"

Usually funny
"We're showlaxing, you should try it. What do you mean its Shalaxing? Thats not even a word!"
Showlaxing by Zieg2006 April 3, 2010

shopvacing

When a classy, yet adventurous woman gentally places her lips around a mans anus to create a vacuum like seal. She then proceeds to violently suck the shit into her mouth.
I was at confession the other day and my penance was to allow the nuns to enjoy shopvacing my ass!
shopvacing by DDP2INTheVAG December 22, 2017
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murderhobo 

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