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Definition of woozy

woozy

/ˈwuː.zi/
woo · zy
Adverb:woozily
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1

Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed, often accompanied by mild nausea or weakness.

Example

"Standing up too quickly after donating blood made him feel slightly woozy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English, possibly as an alteration of 'oozy' (from Old English 'wōs' meaning juice or sap) to evoke a muddled or fluid state of mind.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woozy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woozy
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