giddy
adjective/ˈɡɪdi/
Frequency rank: #10,384 most common English word
Meaning
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; feeling dizzy or overexcited with happiness.
Example sentence
She felt giddy with excitement after winning the championship.
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