Giddy: meaning, definitions and examples
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giddy
[ ˈɡɪdi ]
feeling
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.
Synonyms
dizzy, light-headed, vertiginous
Examples of usage
- I felt giddy after spinning around in circles too many times.
- The heights made her feel giddy.
excitement
Excessively and foolishly enthusiastic; mentally confused.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The giddy crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
- She was giddy with excitement about her upcoming trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "giddy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tonto
🇮🇳 मचला हुआ
🇩🇪 schwindelig
🇮🇩 pusing
🇺🇦 запаморочливий
🇵🇱 zawrotny
🇯🇵 めまいがする
🇫🇷 étourdi
🇪🇸 mareado
🇹🇷 başı dönen
🇰🇷 어지러운
🇸🇦 دوار
🇨🇿 závratný
🇸🇰 závratný
🇨🇳 头晕的
🇸🇮 omotičen
🇮🇸 svima
🇰🇿 бас айналу
🇬🇪 თავბრუდამხვევი
🇦🇿 baş gicəlləndirən
🇲🇽 mareado
Word origin
The word 'giddy' originated from Middle English 'gidi', which meant 'insane' or 'mad'. Over time, its meaning shifted to describe a sensation of dizziness or excitement. The word has been used in English literature for centuries to convey a sense of light-headedness or excessive enthusiasm.
See also: giddiness.