TIZZY

dither, pother, fuss, tizzy, flap

(noun) an excited state of agitation; “he was in a dither”; “there was a terrible flap about the theft”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tizzy (plural tizzies)

(colloquial) A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.

(UK, slang, archaic) A sixpence; a tester.

Usage notes

Frequently used in the phrase “in a tizzy”.

Synonyms

• dither

• upset

Source: Wiktionary



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