Associations to the word «Woolgathering»

Wiktionary

WOOLGATHERING, noun. Gathering fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.
WOOLGATHERING, noun. Indulging in idle fancies or daydreams.

Dictionary definition

WOOLGATHERING, noun. An idle indulgence in fantasy.
WOOLGATHERING, adjective. Dreamy in mood or nature; "a woolgathering moment".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras