woozy
word
Definition
Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or as if your head is spinning and you might faint. Sometimes also describes feeling weak or not fully awake.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Often describes dizziness from illness, dehydration, medication, or standing up too quickly. Common with 'feel' or 'get' ('I feel woozy'). Not the same as 'drunk'; more about physical unsteadiness. Can also describe grogginess after waking or anesthesia.
Spanish: mareado - aturdidoPortuguese (BR): tonto - zonzoPortuguese (PT): tonto - zonzoChinese (Simplified): 头晕的 - 恍惚的Chinese (Traditional): 頭暈的 - 恍惚的Hindi: चकराया हुआ - सुस्तArabic: دايخ - مشوشBengali: ঝিমঝিম - মাথা ঘোরাRussian: головокружение - чувствующий слабостьJapanese: ふらふら - めまいがするVietnamese: chóng mặt - choáng vángKorean: 어지러운 - 멍한Turkish: sersemlemiş - başı dönmüşUrdu: چکر آنا - ہلکا پھلکا سر گھومناIndonesian: pusing - pening
Example Sentences
I'm feeling woozy after standing up too fast.
basic
The medicine made her feel woozy.
basic
He was woozy after staying in the sun too long.
basic
After the surgery, I was still pretty woozy from the anesthesia.
natural
I skipped breakfast, so now I'm a little woozy.
natural
If you're feeling woozy, sit down and drink some water.
natural