1 : to whirl or spin around. 2 : to be in a confused or dizzy state Our heads were reeling with excitement. 3 : to fall back suddenly (as after being hit) 4 : to walk or move unsteadily : stagger.

What is reel slang for?

If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act: We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money.

What does reel stand for in writing?

REEL. Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language (language impairment test)