Giddy: meaning, definitions and examples

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giddy

 

[ ˈɡɪdi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

excitement

Excessively and foolishly enthusiastic; mentally confused.

Synonyms

eager, enthusiastic, excited

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,087, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.