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giddy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy means: Feeling as if your head is spinning and you might fall.

adjective

DIZZYB2

Feeling as if your head is spinning and you might fall.

  • I felt giddy and sat down.
  • Standing up too quickly made her giddy.
  • Do you get giddy when you look down from high places?

Similar words: dizzy, lightheaded

Common phrases: feel giddy, giddy spell, get giddy

VERY EXCITEDC1

So happy or excited that you find it hard to stay calm.

  • The children were giddy with excitement.
  • Winning the prize left her feeling giddy.
  • He gave a giddy laugh when he heard the news.

How to use it: giddy with something (She was giddy with joy after the concert.)

Similar words: excited, elated

Common phrases: giddy with excitement, giddy with joy, giddy delight

Questions about giddy

What does giddy mean?

Feeling as if your head is spinning and you might fall.

What is giddy in other languages?

Türkçe: başı dönen · Español: mareado · Français: étourdi · Deutsch: schwindelig · Italiano: stordito · 日本語: めまいがする

How do you pronounce giddy?

It is pronounced /ˈɡɪdi/.

How do you use giddy in a sentence?

I felt giddy and sat down. Standing up too quickly made her giddy.

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