sesquisalt

/ˌsɛskwɪˈsɔlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A feeling of slight nausea or faintness, often accompanied by a sense of dizziness or lightheadedness.

“After standing for so long, I felt a wave of sesquisalt wash over me.”

2. verb

To cause a feeling of nausea or faintness in someone, often accompanied by a sense of dizziness or lightheadedness.

“The smell of the garbage dump began to sesquisalt the tourists.”

Synonyms

  • dizziness
  • giddiness
  • lightheadedness

Antonyms

  • firmness
  • sturdiness