tizzy

noun

ˈti-zē How to pronounce tizzy (audio)
Definition of tizzynext
as in panic
a state of nervous or irritated concern all in a tizzy because she can't find her car keys

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Recent Examples of tizzy When photos of Mangione hit social media, users across platforms went into a tizzy. — Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 In Fred Alley and James Kaplan's eternally popular hit musical, lumberjacks up north enjoy their bachelor camp world until a woman shows up who puts them in a tizzy. — Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 Owner Deepak Aggarwal is the same guy behind Berkeley’s East Bay Spice Company, which caused a tizzy among cocktail aficionados for its cutting-edge concoctions. — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024 Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter, sent conservatives into a tizzy with her outfit at the DNC: a sleeveless Helmut Lang top, nameplate necklace, and the Harris-Walz camo hat. — Them, 9 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for tizzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
  1. panic
  2. huff
  3. fuss
  4. sweat
Noun
  • That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Mix that with panic, dread, and disappointment from the judges, pack your bags!
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of panic
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  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    — Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of huff
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  • Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of fuss
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  • The average person will lose a pint of sweat during a short session in a sauna's dry heat, according to Harvard Health.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • By Sam Reed For low-key exercisers, a casual cotton T-shirt and pair of sweats is an easy lazy-day combination.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of sweat

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