giddiness
|gid-di-ness|
B2
/ˈɡɪdinəs/
(giddy)
dizzy excitement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'giddy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gydig,' where 'gyd-' meant 'possessed' or 'mad.'
Historical Evolution
'gydig' transformed into the Middle English word 'gidi,' and eventually became the modern English word 'giddy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'possessed or mad,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dizzy or frivolous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizziness.
She felt a sudden giddiness as she stood up.
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Noun 2
a state of excitable frivolity.
The giddiness of the party was infectious.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45