Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪdi/

Definitions of giddy

adjective excitable and frivolous.

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl felt giddy after spinning around in circles.

A2 He was so giddy with excitement that he could hardly sit still.

B1 She felt giddy with happiness when she received the good news.

B2 The unexpected compliment left her feeling giddy and elated.

C1 The thought of winning the championship made him giddy with anticipation.

C2 Her giddy laughter filled the room as she shared stories with her friends.

adverb in a giddy manner.

Example Sentences

A1 She danced around the room giddily after receiving good news.

A2 The children ran giddily through the park, laughing and playing together.

B1 The teenager felt giddy with excitement as she prepared for her first date.

B2 The unexpected promotion at work left him feeling giddy with happiness.

C1 The adrenaline rush from skydiving made her feel giddy with exhilaration.

C2 Despite his calm exterior, he was secretly giddy with anticipation before the big event.

Examples of giddy in a Sentence

formal She felt giddy after spinning around in circles for too long.

informal I always get giddy when I see my favorite band in concert.

slang I was so giddy when I found out I got the job!

figurative The thought of starting a new adventure made her feel giddy with excitement.

Grammatical Forms of giddy

past tense

giddied

plural

giddies

comparative

giddier

superlative

giddiest

present tense

giddy

future tense

will be giddy

perfect tense

have giddied

continuous tense

is giddying

singular

giddy

positive degree

giddy

infinitive

to giddy

gerund

giddying

participle

giddied

Origin and Evolution of giddy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'giddy' originated from Middle English 'gidi', which was derived from Old English 'gydig' meaning insane or mad.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'giddy' shifted from being associated with madness to its current usage meaning lightheadedness or dizziness.