headrush

English

noun
Definitions
  • A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria, such as:
  • (figurative) Something exciting or thrilling.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English rush (a plant, a hurry).

Origin

English

rush

Gloss

a plant, a hurry

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