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Wooziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wooziest

 

[ ˈwuːziɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling dizzy

The term 'wooziest' is the superlative form of 'woozy', which describes a state of feeling lightheaded or dizzy. It is often used to describe someone who is experiencing temporary disorientation, perhaps due to lack of food, illness, or substances. This feeling can also relate to a mental state of confusion or being overwhelmed. The wooziest experiences can happen after fast spins or rapid movement.

Synonyms

dizzy, lightheaded, unsteady

Examples of usage

  • After spinning around, I felt the wooziest I've ever been.
  • She was the wooziest of her friends after the roller coaster ride.
  • He stood up too quickly and felt wooziest for a moment.
  • That last drink made me feel the wooziest I've felt all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "wooziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais woozy

🇮🇳 सबसे चक्करदार

🇩🇪 am woozysten

🇮🇩 paling pusing

🇺🇦 найбільш запаморочливий

🇵🇱 najbardziej oszołomiony

🇯🇵 最もぼんやりした

🇫🇷 le plus étourdi

🇪🇸 el más mareado

🇹🇷 en çok sersemlemiş

🇰🇷 가장 어지러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر دوارًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce omámený

🇸🇰 najviac omámený

🇨🇳 最晕的

🇸🇮 najbolj zmeden

🇮🇸 mest ruglaður

🇰🇿 ең шатасқан

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დაბნეული

🇦🇿 ən çaşqın

🇲🇽 el más mareado

Etymology

The word 'woozy' originated in the early 20th century and is believed to have been derived from a colloquial use likely influenced by the term 'woozy', which conveys a sense of being dazed or befuddled. The first recorded usage of 'woozy' can be found in American English, with the term becoming more prominent in literary usage throughout the decades. Its informal nature lends it to be related primarily to feelings of being disoriented or dizzy due to physical or mental fatigue or intoxication. Over time, 'woozy' evolved to become an adjective capable of describing varying degrees of lightheadedness or a sense of being off-balance. The superlative form 'wooziest' captures the extreme end of these sensations, representing the pinnacle of dizziness or confusion experienced by individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,827, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.