Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

giddies

noun

/ˈɡɪdiz/

Definition

A state of light-headedness or dizziness, often accompanied by a feeling of excitement or joy.

Examples

After spinning around in circles, the children fell to the grass in a fit of giddies.
Her giddies were contagious, making everyone around her smile and laugh.
He couldn’t concentrate on his homework because he was still feeling the giddies from the thrilling amusement park ride.

Meaning

The term ‘giddies’ refers to a feeling of being overly cheerful and restless, sometimes resulting in a sense of lightheadedness or a lack of focus caused by excitement or amusement.