headrush
nounEtymology From head + rush.
› A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.
1
Informal Orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
2
Informal A nicotine rush, for example in people who seldom smoke, or when smoking on an empty stomach.
3
Informal A rush induced by mind-altering drugs.
4
Informal A rush due to emotional agitation or excitement, for example when seeing someone one is in love with.
5
Figuratively, Informal Something exciting or thrilling.