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noun

spins

spihnz
noun
1
A dizzy, spinning sensation, often after drinking too much alcohol.
"He lay down because he had the spins after the party."

How to Use Spins

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In plain EnglishA dizzy feeling like the room is spinning, common after heavy drinking.

When to use it

Informal; almost always used as "the spins."

Word Forms

the spins plural

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