giddiness

noun — 2 senses

giddiness

noun

Etymology From giddy + -ness.

1

The state of being giddy.

  • Mr. Lorry, you cannot control the mincing vanities and giddinesses of empty-headed girls; you must not expect to do it, or you will always be disappointed.1859, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities:
2

A feeling of being overcome with excitement, especially in a silly or immature manner.

Synonyms
dizziness, vertigo

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