Dizzy

/ˈdɪzi/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make (someone) feel dizzy.

The high-speed roller coaster will dizzy even the most seasoned riders.

adjective

having the sensation of spinning and a tendency to fall; light-headed.

After spinning around in circles, I felt incredibly dizzy.

confused or unable to think clearly.

The complex math problem left her feeling dizzy.

Middle English: dorrty, from Old Norse dýsi, meaning 'faint, giddy'.

dizzy spell:

A brief episode of dizziness.

dizzying heights:

A situation that is extremely high or overwhelming.

dizzy with excitement:

Feeling extremely excited and somewhat unable to think clearly.

Feeling overwhelmed by emotions.

She was so dizzy from the surprise party, she couldn't speak.

Intoxicated or tipsy.

After a few drinks, he was feeling a bit dizzy.