headrush

headrush

See also: head rush

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From head +‎ rush.

Noun

headrush (plural headrushes) (informal)

  1. A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.
    1. Orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
    2. A nicotine rush, for example in people who seldom smoke, or when smoking on an empty stomach.
    3. A rush induced by mind-altering drugs.
    4. A rush due to emotional agitation or excitement, for example when seeing someone one is in love with.
  2. (figurative) Something exciting or thrilling.

References

  • OED 2006
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