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giddy

Pronunciation: /ˈgɪdi/
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Definition of giddy

adjective (giddier, giddiest)

  • having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy:Luke felt almost giddy with relief
  • disorientating and alarming, but exciting:her giddy rise to power
  • excitable and frivolous:Isobel’s giddy young sister-in-law

verb (giddies, giddying, giddied)

[with object]
  • make (someone) feel excited to the point of disorientation.

Phrases

my giddy aunt!

dated used to express astonishment.

play the giddy goat

dated behave in an irresponsible, silly, or playful way.

Derivatives

giddily

adverb

Origin:

Old English gidig 'insane', literally 'possessed by a god', from the base of God. Current senses date from late Middle English

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