English Explanatory Dictionary

headrush

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria, such as:
  2. orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
  3. nicotine rush, for example in people who seldom smoke, or when smoking on an empty stomach.
  4. a rush induced by mind-altering drugs.
  5. a rush due to emotional agitation or excitement, for example when seeing someone one is in love with.
  6. Something exciting or thrilling.

Word forms

headrush headrushes head rush

Etymology

From head + rush.

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