giddy as a windmill

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Very dizzy.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I will e'en ascend thee, thou biped perilous!—but not fast, not fast; for I am giddy as a windmill, and the wits are flying out of me in legions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “giddy as a windmill” mean?

Very dizzy.

Is “giddy as a windmill” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.