Main Entry:

¹gid·dy

Pronunciation:

\ˈgi-dē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

gid·di·er; gid·di·est

Etymology:

Middle English gidy mad, foolish, from Old English gydig possessed, mad; akin to Old English god god

Date:

14th century

1 a: dizzy <giddy from the unaccustomed exercise> b: causing dizziness <a giddy height> c: whirling rapidly2 a: lightheartedly silly : frivolous b: joyfully elated : euphoric

— gid·di·ly \ˈgi-də-lē\ adverb

— gid·di·ness \ˈgi-dē-nəs\ noun