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tizzy

American  
[tiz-ee] / ˈtɪz i /

noun

plural

tizzies

  1. Slang.

    1. a dither.

    2. a nervous, excited, or distracted state.

  2. British Obsolete. a sixpence.

tizzy British  
/ ˈtɪzɪ /

noun

  1. Also called: tizz.   tiz-woz.  informal a state of confusion, anxiety, or excitement

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Etymology

Origin of tizzy

First recorded in 1795–1805; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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The age estimator sent some Spotify listeners into a tizzy over being declared decades older and, by some interpretations, perhaps not-so-cool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Altman shared his anime cricketer avatar on X on Thursday, sending Indian social media users into a tizzy.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

The rule sent the industry into a tizzy, with the main concern that buyers, especially those who qualify for zero-down programs, won’t be willing or able to pay those commissions out of pocket.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

Also: the “founder mode” trend has Silicon Valley types in a tizzy, but does it apply to women CEOs?

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2024

“Has something happened to get you in a tizzy, Quincy? You seem off-footed,” Lizabeth said.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

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