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Definition dizzy in British English

dizzy adjective

adjective
/ˈdɪzi/
1

feeling as if you or the things around you are spinning, especially when you think you are going to fall

Example

I felt dizzy and had to sit down.

Example

The dizzy spells (=periods when you feel dizzy) have stopped completely.

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2

feeling or making you feel excited or confused, especially because everything is changing very fast

Example

the dizzy pace of modern life

Example

We were dizzy with excitement.

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3

silly, careless, and not interested in serious things

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Definition dizzy in British English