■ adjective ( dizzier , dizziest )
1》 having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
2》 informal (of a woman) silly.
■ verb ( dizzies , ~ing , dizzied ) [usu. as adjective ~ing ] make (someone) feel unsteady, confused, or amazed: the ~ing rate of change.
Phrases
the ~ heights informal a position of great importance.
Derivatives
dizzily adverb
dizziness noun
~ingly adverb
Origin
OE dysig 'foolish', of W. Gmc origin.