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giddy

gid·dy [ gíddee ] (comparative gid·di·er, superlative gid·di·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. dizzy: feeling dizzy or unsteady and as if about to fall down

2. causing dizziness: causing dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness
climbed to a giddy height

3. elated: extremely happy and excited
giddy with anticipation

4. not sensible: not level-headed and sensible, but likely to act impulsively or behave foolishly ( dated )

[ Old English gidig "severely mentally challenged" < Germanic]

gid·di·ly adverb
gid·di·ness noun
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