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noun
A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.
Orthostatic hypotension, due to low blood pressure, for example when standing up suddenly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A sudden feeling of dizziness and/or euphoria.
A rush induced by mind-altering drugs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Something exciting or thrilling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal
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History
From head + rush.
