Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɪz.i/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English word meaning "dizzy, lightheaded, unbalanced". This is usually a nickname, which might be adopted for various reasons. A notable bearer was the American jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993), whose real given name was John.
Entry added December 1, 2024