Woozy
1. Parts of Speech
Adjective
2. Definitions
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
- Unsteady or wobbly.
3. Pronunciations
- US: /ˈwuːzi/
- UK: /ˈwuːzi/
4. Origin and Usage
The word "woozy" originated in the 19th century and is believed to be a variation of the word "wuzzy," which means "fuzzy." It is commonly used to describe a feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness, often caused by illness or intoxication.
5. Synonyms
- Dizzy
- Lightheaded
- Groggy
- Unsteady
6. Related Words
- Dizzy
- Fuzzy
- Gauzy
- Hoozy
- Jazzy
7. Example Sentences
- After spinning around in circles, she felt woozy and had to sit down.
- The medication made him feel woozy and disoriented.