head rush
Americannoun
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head rushes
plural
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a feeling of dizziness often caused by sudden movement.
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a strong feeling of happiness or excitement.
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Krista Ellis, the district’s head of school nurses, described the cans as a kind of status symbol—vibrant packaging paired with the thrill of a head rush.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
We might feel dizzy and light-headed, get a head rush and also feel elated or giggly.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 28, 2023
Christian Chapman compared his feelings during Better.com’s orientation to the head rush of a new relationship.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022
Speed may give a head rush to holiday makers but to the ski safety patrollers, it simply means headaches.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2014
The plane had just done a steep climb from the reservoir basin—maybe it’s just his imagination or a head rush from the climb.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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