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