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Woozy: meaning, definitions and examples

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woozy

 

[ ˈwuːzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling dizzy or lightheaded

Feeling woozy can be a sign of dehydration or low blood sugar levels. It is important to sit down and rest if you start feeling woozy.

Synonyms

dizzy, faint, lightheaded

Examples of usage

  • After standing up too quickly, she felt woozy and had to sit back down.
  • The heat made him feel woozy and light-headed.
Context #2 | Adjective

unsteady or unstable

The woozy floorboards creaked under their weight, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned house.

Synonyms

shaky, unstable, unsteady

Examples of usage

  • The old bridge swayed in the wind, making it feel woozy to walk across.
  • The boat rocked back and forth, causing a woozy sensation in his stomach.

Translations

Translations of the word "woozy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tonto

🇮🇳 चक्कर

🇩🇪 benommen

🇮🇩 pusing

🇺🇦 запаморочений

🇵🇱 oszołomiony

🇯🇵 ふらふら

🇫🇷 étourdi

🇪🇸 mareado

🇹🇷 sersem

🇰🇷 어지러운

🇸🇦 دوار

🇨🇿 omámený

🇸🇰 omámený

🇨🇳 头晕

🇸🇮 omotičen

🇮🇸 ringlaður

🇰🇿 басы айналу

🇬🇪 გაბნეული

🇦🇿 başgicəllənmə

🇲🇽 mareado

Etymology

The word 'woozy' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with its exact etymology being uncertain. It is thought to be an alteration of the word 'wuzzy', which dates back to the 19th century and was used to describe a state of confusion or dizziness. Over time, 'woozy' has come to be widely used to convey a feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,978 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.