How Do You Spell GIDDY?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪdi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "giddy" can be confusing due to the various vowel sounds it contains. The IPA phonetic transcription for "giddy" is ˈɡɪdi. The first sound is a hard "g" followed by the short "i" sound. The double "d" indicates a short pause before the second syllable begins with the vowel sound "i" again. Then, the "y" adds a slight "ee" sound to the end of the word. Despite its tricky spelling, "giddy" commonly means feeling lightheaded or dizzy.

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GIDDY Meaning and Definition

  1. Giddy is an adjective that describes feeling a sense of lightheadedness, dizziness, or euphoria. It is often used to characterize a state of excitement or glee, where a person feels light-headed or dizzy due to overwhelming joy or anticipation.

    In a physical sense, giddy can refer to a sensation of spinning or a loss of balance, as if one's head is spinning or "swimming". This feeling of light-headedness can be caused by a sudden surge of adrenaline, emotional exhilaration, or even medical conditions such as vertigo.

    Beyond the physical realm, giddy is frequently used to depict an emotional state of exhilaration, typically associated with the anticipation of something pleasurable or exciting. It is characterized by a sense of lightness, happiness, and buoyancy. For instance, someone might feel giddy before a first date, receiving good news, or embarking on an adventure.

    Giddy can also encompass a sense of frivolity or silliness, often expressing these qualities in a playful or childlike manner. It implies a carefree and often unsteady state of mind, where one may be prone to laughter, excitement, or a lack of focus.

    Overall, giddy captures a feeling of delightful dizziness or emotional excitement, portraying a somewhat whimsical state of being associated with happiness and euphoria.

  2. Dizzy, suffering from vertigo.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Having a confused sensation of swimming or whirling in the head; unstable; changeable; thoughtless.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GIDDY

The word "giddy" originated in Middle English as "gidi" or "giddy", which was derived from the Old English term "gydig". This Old English word ultimately traces back to the Old High German word "giti", meaning "insane" or "possessed by a spirit". Over time, the meaning of "giddy" shifted to refer to a feeling of lightheadedness, dizziness, or dizziness caused by excitement or joy.

Idioms with the word GIDDY

  • Giddy up! The idiom "Giddy up!" is an exclamation used to encourage someone or something to move faster, typically in relation to riding a horse. It is often used as a command or a playful way to urge someone to go or get going quickly.
  • come over (all) faint, dizzy, giddy, etc. To suddenly feel faint, dizzy, giddy, or unwell.
  • play (or act) the (giddy) goat To behave in a silly or foolish manner, often for the purpose of amusing others or causing trouble.
  • from giddy-up to whoa The idiom "from giddy-up to whoa" is used to describe the entirety of a situation or experience; from start to finish or from beginning to end. It is often used to convey a sense of completion, from the initial excitement or enthusiasm to the eventual stopping point or resolution.

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Conjugate verb Giddy

CONDITIONAL

I would giddy
you would giddy
he/she/it would giddy
we would giddy
they would giddy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be giddying
you would be giddying
he/she/it would be giddying
we would be giddying
they would be giddying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have giddy
you would have giddy
he/she/it would have giddy
we would have giddy
they would have giddy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been giddying
you would have been giddying
he/she/it would have been giddying
we would have been giddying
they would have been giddying

FUTURE

I will giddy
you will giddy
he/she/it will giddy
we will giddy
they will giddy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be giddying
you will be giddying
he/she/it will be giddying
we will be giddying
they will be giddying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have giddied
you will have giddied
he/she/it will have giddied
we will have giddied
they will have giddied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been giddying
you will have been giddying
he/she/it will have been giddying
we will have been giddying
they will have been giddying

IMPERATIVE

you giddy
we let´s giddy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to giddy

PAST

I giddied
you giddied
he/she/it giddied
we giddied
they giddied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was giddying
you were giddying
he/she/it was giddying
we were giddying
they were giddying

PAST PARTICIPLE

giddied

PAST PERFECT

I had giddied
you had giddied
he/she/it had giddied
we had giddied
they had giddied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been giddying
you had been giddying
he/she/it had been giddying
we had been giddying
they had been giddying

PRESENT

I giddy
you giddy
he/she/it giddies
we giddy
they giddy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am giddying
you are giddying
he/she/it is giddying
we are giddying
they are giddying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

giddying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have giddied
you have giddied
he/she/it has giddied
we have giddied
they have giddied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been giddying
you have been giddying
he/she/it has been giddying
we have been giddying
they have been giddying

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