adjective
giddy
GIHD-ee
adjective
1
Feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.
"She felt giddy after spinning around on the ride."
2
Overcome with lighthearted excitement or happiness.
"The kids were giddy with excitement on Christmas morning."
"He felt giddy with relief when he got the job offer."
How to Use Giddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically dizzy, or so excited and happy that you feel a bit lightheaded about it.
Common pairings
giddy with excitement
feel giddy
giddy laughter
Word Forms
giddier comparative, giddied past tense, giddies plural, giddies singular, giddiest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English gidig, meaning "possessed by a spirit" or "insane" — the sense softened over time from madness to dizziness to lighthearted excitement.