"starey" meaning in All languages combined

See starey on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /stɛəɹi/ Forms: starier [comparative], stariest [superlative]
Etymology: stare + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|stare|y}} stare + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} starey (comparative starier, superlative stariest)
  1. Characterized by staring. Synonyms: stary
    Sense id: en-starey-en-adj-tHFtJ6s4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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