headrush means A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.; Orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, headrush ranks #7,103 of 20,656 for Qualifying.
Etymology
From head + rush.
noun
- A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.; Orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
- A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.; A nicotine rush, for example in people who seldom smoke, or when smoking on an empty stomach.
- A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.; A rush induced by mind-altering drugs.
- A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.; A rush due to emotional agitation or excitement, for example when seeing someone one is in love with.
- Something exciting or thrilling.