adj.
Pronunciation: ' di-z ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: diz · zi · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English disy, from Old English dysig stupid; akin to Old High German tusig stupid
Date: before 12th century
1 : FOOLISH , SILLY
2 a : having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall b : mentally confused
3 a : causing giddiness or mental confusion < dizzy heights> b : caused by or marked by giddiness c : extremely rapid <prices climbing at a dizzy rate>
– diz · zi · ly \ ' di-z ə -l ē \ adverb
– diz · zi · ness \ -z ē -n ə s \ noun