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dizzy

Definition

  • verb: to make dizzy or giddy
  • adjective: feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still
  • adjective: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: foolish, addle, addlebrained

Examples

  • I'm feeling a bit weak and 'dizzy'. I think I'm having a 'dizzy spell'.

  • an actress who is known for playing 'dizzy' [='ditzy'] blondes

  • She has reached the 'dizzy' heights of vice president.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I was standing right behind you, but you're too dumb to turn around. lf he turned around, he might get dizzy. Where were you? I'm not kidding around! Who were you with? Get lost, Bobby! Oh. yeah? (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me