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Dizzy Definition & Meaning

dizzy
adjective
  1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; "had a dizzy spell"; "a dizzy pinnacle"; "had a headache and felt giddy"; "a giddy precipice"; "feeling woozy from the blow on his head"; "a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff"
  2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles"
verb
  1. make dizzy or giddy; "a dizzying pace"

"Dizzy" in song lyrics

See how dizzy is used in real songs:

  • "Circle you squares 'til I get dizzy"
    9th Wonder f/ Phonte, DJ Flash — Band Practice
  • "I'll ascend to spin y'all dizzy"
    Aesop Rock — Save Yourself
  • "I'm gettin' busy, you gettin' dizzy"
    Afu-Ra f/ The Human Orchestra — Aural Fixation

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Frequently asked questions

What does dizzy mean?
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; "had a dizzy spell"; "a dizzy pinnacle"; "had a headache and felt giddy"; "a giddy precipice"; "feeling woozy from the blow on his head"; "a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff" lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles" make dizzy or giddy; "a dizzying pace"
What part of speech is dizzy?
Dizzy is an adjective and a verb.
How many definitions does dizzy have?
Dizzy has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).

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