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 rapidly
2 a : lightheartedly silly : frivolous b : joyfully elated : euphoric

— gid·di·ly \ˈgi-də-lē\ adverb

— gid·di·ness \ˈgi-dē-nəs\ noun