English · Body & Health
dizzy
/ˈdɪzi/
[/ˈdɪzi/]
feeling like things are spinning
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unsteady, as if everything is spinning and you might fall. It often happens when tired, sick, or after spinning around.
Example
She felt dizzy after standing up too fast.
She felt dizzy after standing up too fast.
Etymology
From Old English 'dysig' (foolish, stupid), later shifting to mean unsteady.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when describing symptoms of illness, heat, or low blood sugar.