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dizzy

diz·zy [ dízzee ]


adjective  (comparative diz·zi·er, superlative diz·zi·est)
Definition:
 
1. unsteady and giddy: unsteady, as if about to lose balance, and slightly giddy

2. extreme: so high as to make somebody giddy
the dizzy height of the tower

3. confused and bewildered: confused, overwhelmed, and unable to think clearly

4. fast: extremely fast
dizzy speeds

5. fun-loving but thoughtless: fun-loving and somewhat silly or empty-headed ( informal )



transitive verb  (past and past participle diz·zied, present participle diz·zy·ing, 3rd person present singular diz·zies)
Definition:
 
cause somebody to feel dizzy: to cause somebody to feel unsteady, giddy, confused, or bewildered

[ Old English dysig "foolish, stupid" < Germanic]

diz·zi·ly adverb
diz·zi·ness noun
diz·zy·ing adjective
diz·zy·ing·ly adverb
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