heady

English

/ˈhɛdi/

adj
Definitions
  • Intoxicating or stupefying.
  • Tending to upset the mind or senses.
  • Exhilarating.
  • Intellectual.
  • Rash or impetuous.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hedi suffix from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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