Meaning
Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English dysy, desy, dusi, from Old English dysiġ (“stupid, foolish”), from Proto-West Germanic *dusīg (“stunned; dazed”). Akin to West Frisian dize (“fog”), Dutch deusig, duizig (“dizzy”), duizelig (“dizzy”), German dösig (“sleepy; stupid”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: