woozy

adjective

woo·​zy ˈwü-zē  ˈwu̇- 

woozier; wooziest

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

Synonyms of woozy

• dizzy
• giddy
• whirling

Examples of woozy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability. —E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026

They can also be used to prevent fainting or for someone who is woozy. —Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Schoenbrun’s movie is an invitation to give into your body — but the film is at the same time very much wrapped up inside its own head, which makes for a prismatic, woozy viewing experience. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 May 2026

The wooziest moments sacrifice Robyn’s easy-listening appeal for the sake of surprise. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for woozy

• choosy
• uzi
• jacuzzi

Kids Definition

woozy

adjective

woo·​zy ˈwü-zē 

woozier; wooziest

: slightly dizzy, nauseous, or weak