verb
moon
To linger in a dreamy or lovesick mood.
He moons about the garden after the visitor leaves.
Etymology
The verb belongs to figurative uses of moon associated with dreamy or distracted behavior. It describes lingering in such a state, often through romantic preoccupation.
More examples
- She spent the afternoon mooning over an old photograph.
- He had mooned around for days after their farewell.
- Stop mooning over the letter and answer it.
Forms
moon · moons · mooned · mooning
Similar words
- pine
- Emphasizes distress or longing for someone absent.
- daydream
- Need not involve romantic longing or wandering aimlessly.