First Known Use: before 12th century
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1dizzy
adjective diz·zy \ˈdi-zē\
diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est
Definition of DIZZY
2
a : having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall b : mentally confused
3
a : causing giddiness or mental confusion <dizzy heights> b : caused by or marked by giddiness c : extremely rapid <prices climbing at a dizzy rate>
— diz·zi·ly \ˈdi-zə-lē\ adverb
— diz·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of DIZZY
Middle English disy, from Old English dysig stupid; akin to Old High German tusig stupid
Related to DIZZY
- Synonyms
- aswoon, giddy, light-headed, reeling, swimmy, vertiginous, whirling, woozy
- Antonyms
- clearheaded, unconfused
2dizzy
verb
diz·zieddiz·zy·ing
Definition of DIZZY
transitive verb
1
: to make dizzy or giddy
First Known Use of DIZZY
1501
Rhymes with DIZZY
DIZZIER Defined for Kids
dizzy
adjective diz·zy \ˈdi-zē\
diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est
Definition of DIZZY for Kids
1
: having the feeling of spinning
2
: causing a feeling of spinning <dizzy heights>
3
: overwhelmed with emotion <Dizzy with the success of his daring, Toad made for the railway station. — Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows>
— diz·zi·ness \ˈdi-zē-nəs\ noun
Medical Dictionary
dizzy
adjective diz·zy \ˈdiz-ē\
diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est
Medical Definition of DIZZY
1
: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
2
: mentally confused
—diz·zi·ly \ˈdiz-ə-lē\ adverb
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