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
The announcement comes just a couple of days after Carey first teased the track, sending Lambs into a tizzy with the prospect of the star’s first proper new music in years.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 June 2025
Jack Black returned to host Saturday Night Live after a 20-year hiatus, delivering an episode so good that even Ms. Mullins would get into a tizzy watching it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Your mental and physical health, along with your routines and responsibilities could all be thrown into a tizzy.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 May 2025
The interview aftermath sent social media into a tizzy, prompting memes and headlines in reaction to the viral moment.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 June 2025
Jack Black returned to host Saturday Night Live after a 20-year hiatus, delivering an episode so good that even Ms. Mullins would get into a tizzy watching it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Your mental and physical health, along with your routines and responsibilities could all be thrown into a tizzy.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 May 2025
The interview aftermath sent social media into a tizzy, prompting memes and headlines in reaction to the viral moment.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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While this may seem obvious, logic often falls apart during moments of panic.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The scary moment was met by immense panic among passengers.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No mess, no fuss At first glance, a belt drive and internal gear hub seem the perfect match for a gravel bike.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The promise was simple: split payments, no interest, no fuss.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The Botox injections work by blocking a neurotransmitter that triggers sweat production.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The vascular system shunts more blood toward the skin, where it can be cooled by breeze or evaporating sweat.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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