What does I've got the vapors mean?

Answer 1

"The vapors" is old-fashioned slang for feeling light-headed or dizzy, especially from something like a panic attack that is not considered a "manly" reason to feel dizzy. It's usually something that women "get" and they used to get "the vapors" from feeling overexcited or hysterical.

Answer 2

"I've got the vapors" is an old-fashioned phrase that was used to describe someone feeling faint, weak, or dizzy. It was often associated with women in the past who were thought to be particularly delicate or overly emotional. It is not commonly used in modern language.

Answer 3

Well, darling, "I've got the vapors" is an old-fashioned phrase used to describe feeling faint or lightheaded, often due to overexertion or shock. It's like saying you're feeling weak in the knees or need to sit down before you pass out. So, if you find yourself feeling a bit woozy, just channel your inner Southern belle and declare, "I've got the vapors!"