adjective
woozy
WOO-zee/ˈwuːzi/
Feeling dizzy or unsteady.
I feel woozy when I stand up too quickly.
Etymology
Its origin is uncertain: it may be a variant of oozy, “muddy,” or an alteration of boozy, “drunken.” Its early meaning “muddled or dazed, as with drink” closely matches the present sense of dizziness or confusion.
In context
building's on fire. Oh, my God. This is just un... This is... I can't... I'm in shock. I'm in shock, too, and I'll tell you one thing. I'm getting increasingly woozy from this.
More examples
- The medicine makes her a little woozy.
- After the spinning ride, we felt too woozy to walk.
- He feels woozier whenever he tries to get out of bed.
Forms
woozy · woozier · wooziest
wooziness noun — The feeling of dizziness or unsteadiness.
Similar words
- dizzy
- More directly suggests a sensation of spinning or losing balance.
- lightheaded
- Emphasizes feeling faint rather than feeling that things are spinning.
- unsteady
- Emphasizes difficulty keeping balance, without necessarily feeling dizzy.