Fainty

//ˈfeɪnti// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    feeble; languid; inclined to faint dialectal

    "When I was young the sight of blood made me go fainty, but I laugh at it now."

Example

More examples

"When I was young the sight of blood made me go fainty, but I laugh at it now."

Etymology

From faint + -y.

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