Meaning & use
tizzy
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A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or agitation.
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She got into a tizzy trying to find her passport before the flight.
The whole office was in a tizzy after the surprise inspection was announced.
A note on using this word
'Tizzy' is informal and almost always appears in the phrase 'in a tizzy,' describing a temporary flustered state rather than serious distress.
Words with a similar meaning
fluster
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