What does GIDDY mean?

Definition of Giddy

Giddy is an adjective that describes a feeling of dizziness, lightheadedness, or disorientation. It can also refer to a feeling of excitement or frivolity that is often short-lived.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɡɪdi/
• UK: /ˈɡɪdi/

Origin and Usage

The word giddy comes from the Old English word gidig, which means "insane" or "mad". Over time, its meaning has evolved to include the sense of dizziness or lightheadedness that we associate with the term today. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a temporary feeling of disorientation or excitement.

Synonyms

• Dizzy
• Lightheaded
• Vertiginous
• Faint

Related Words

• Woozy
• Dizzy
• Faint
• Silly
• Crazy

Example Sentences

• After spinning around in circles, she felt giddy and had to sit down.
• The roller coaster made him feel giddy with excitement.
• She was so giddy with joy that she couldn stop laughing.
• The heat made her feel giddy and disoriented.