giddy
Giddy (adjective) means feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning. Example: “She felt giddy after spinning around on the ride.”
How to use giddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically dizzy, or so excited and happy that you feel a bit lightheaded about it.
Word forms
giddier comparative, giddied past tense, giddies plural, giddies singular, giddiest superlative
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She felt _____ after spinning around on the ride.
Etymology
From Old English gidig, meaning "possessed by a spirit" or "insane" — the sense softened over time from madness to dizziness to lighthearted excitement.
Rhymes for giddy
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What does “giddy” mean?
The word “giddy” means feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning. In plain terms, either physically dizzy, or so excited and happy that you feel a bit lightheaded about it.
How do you pronounce “giddy”?
“Giddy” is pronounced GIHD-ee (/ˈɡɪd.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “giddy” in a sentence?
Here is “giddy” used in a sentence: “She felt giddy after spinning around on the ride.”
What part of speech is “giddy”?
“Giddy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “giddy” come from?
The word “giddy” comes from Old English. From Old English gidig, meaning "possessed by a spirit" or "insane" — the sense softened over time from madness to dizziness to lighthearted excitement.
Is “giddy” a common word?
“Giddy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “giddy” have?
“Giddy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.