GIDDY


Meaning of GIDDY in English

■ adjective ( giddier , giddiest )

1》 having or causing a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

2》 excitable and frivolous.

■ verb ( giddies , ~ing , giddied ) make (someone) feel excited to the point of disorientation.

Phrases

play the ~ goat dated act in an irresponsible or silly way.

Derivatives

giddily adverb

giddiness noun

Origin

OE gidig 'insane', lit. 'possessed by a god', from the base of God .

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