Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-whirlies
Noun
/ðə ˈhɜːr.liz/
Definition
A slang term used to describe a state of dizziness or confusion.
Examples
- After spinning around too many times, I got the whirlies and had to sit down.
- He felt the whirlies coming on after standing up too quickly.
- After the amusement park ride, she experienced the whirlies for several minutes.
Meaning
The whirlies often occur when a person feels lightheaded, as if the surroundings are spinning or whirling around them.
Synonyms
- dizziness
- giddiness
- lightheadedness
