fainty

[ feyn-tee ]

adjective

, Southern U.S.

, faint·i·er, faint·i·est.

1. feeling faint; about to lose consciousness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fainty¹

First recorded in 1520–30; faint + -y ¹

Example Sentences

No wonder the lady felt fainty like; fear for a sweetheart, yer see.

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