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head rush

American  
[hed ruhsh] / ˈhɛd ˌrʌʃ /

noun

head rushes plural
  1. a feeling of dizziness often caused by sudden movement.

  2. a strong feeling of happiness or excitement.


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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

Christian Chapman, 41, compared his feelings during Better.com’s orientation to the head rush of a new relationship.

From New York Times Jan. 8, 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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