giddy-headed

[ gid-ee-hed-id ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Chiefly Southern U.S.

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Macky described him as "very giddy-headed, with some wit," to which Swift added, "He is not worth mentioning."

She was one of the most giddy-headed climbers among those who gathered fruit.

The violent and the giddy-headed launched out into random motions, and wanted the Commune to declare itself omnipotent.

The thoughtless minister is made to exult in his power over the giddy-headed multitude.

She is so young, so gay, so giddy-headed—all she wants is to fly from her cage and display her plumage and voice.

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