01 a. Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wav…
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Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wavering and inclined to fall; lightheaded; dizzy.“By giddy head and staggering legs betrayed.” — Tate.
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Promoting or inducing giddiness; as, a giddy height; a giddy precipice.“Upon the giddy footing of the hatches.” — Shak.
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Bewildering on account of rapid turning; running round with celerity; gyratory; whirling.“The giddy motion of the whirling mill.” — Pope.
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Characterized by inconstancy; unstable; changeable; fickle; wild; thoughtless; heedless.“Young heads are giddy and young hearts are warm.” — Cowper.