giddy — having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪdi/
Korean meaning: 어지러운, 현기증 나는
Korean pronunciation: **기**디
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, Tom felt giddy enough to ask his crush out on a date.
- The roller coaster left me feeling giddy and nauseous.
- She became giddy with power when she was promoted to manager.
giddy
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡɪdi//
having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
A teenager feels giddy and unsteady after riding the spinning teacups
Get dizzy spinning fast — feeling giddy and wobbly!
The giddy kiddy worries the biddy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'giddy' or 'gydig', meaning mad or possessed by a god. The word is related to Old Norse 'goddi' and may derive from Proto-Germanic roots connected to divine or spiritual possession.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, Tom felt giddy enough to ask his crush out on a date.”
“The roller coaster left me feeling giddy and nauseous.”
“She became giddy with power when she was promoted to manager.”
“The giddy teenagers couldn't stop giggling during the serious lecture.”
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