woozy

adjective

woo·​zy ˈwü-zē How to pronounce woozy (audio) ˈwu̇- How to pronounce woozy (audio)
woozier; wooziest
Synonyms of woozy
1
: mentally unclear or hazy
… seems a little woozy, not quite knowing what to say …—John Lukacs
2
: affected with dizziness, mild nausea, or weakness
3
: having a soft, indistinct, or unfocused quality : vague, fuzzy
… woozy … prose and vaguely beneficent statements.—Roz Kaveney
woozily adverb
wooziness noun

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She was already feeling woozy after her first drink. the blood donor started to feel a little woozy after rising too quickly from the cot
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The wistfulness with which the movie treats her is the wooziest thing of all. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 They can also be used to prevent fainting or for someone who is woozy. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Parsons’ feature debut builds a woozy, minimalist mythology out of his shorts. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026 The wooziest moments sacrifice Robyn’s easy-listening appeal for the sake of surprise. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woozy

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First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of woozy was in 1897

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woozy

adjective
woo·​zy ˈwü-zē How to pronounce woozy (audio)
woozier; wooziest
: slightly dizzy, nauseous, or weak

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