Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dwam

noun
/dwɔːm/
Definition
A fainting fit or daze; a state of loss of consciousness or awareness.
Examples
  • After standing in the heat for too long, she experienced a dwam and had to sit down.
  • The sudden loud noise caused him to feel a brief dwam, leaving him disoriented.
  • Feeling the dwam coming on, he decided to take a break and drink some water.
Meaning
Dwam refers to a temporary state in which a person feels lightheaded or dazed, often to the point of losing consciousness or becoming unaware of their surroundings.
Synonyms
  • daze
  • faint
  • blackout
  • syncope
  • loss of consciousness