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 interview aftermath sent social media into a tizzy, prompting memes and headlines in reaction to the viral moment.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
The tunnel-and-garage combo has sent some Salzberg residents into a tizzy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
The Row sent the fashion world into a tizzy with its $890 jelly mesh flats.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The lineup has rightfully sent fans into a tizzy, with predictions for Florida vs. Auburn leaning toward a close game.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
The tunnel-and-garage combo has sent some Salzberg residents into a tizzy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
The Row sent the fashion world into a tizzy with its $890 jelly mesh flats.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The lineup has rightfully sent fans into a tizzy, with predictions for Florida vs. Auburn leaning toward a close game.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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He’s been with the UK dating show ever since the beginning, and when word spread that Iain Stirling was leaving Love Island UK, many fans went into panic.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
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Not knowing the new rules, there always is definitely a total panic and paranoia all the time.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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But the city was overrun with his target audience—white progressives, left-leaning university faculty, and impressionable students who could be counted on to kick up a fuss.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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And even if House RINOs make a fuss, Senate conservatives would have the president’s bully pulpit as the enforcer to help get the entire party into line.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The 29-year-old dabbed sweat from his forehead and tried to catch his breath after lip syncing to the Black Eyed Peas.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The collection features elevated, fashion-forward sportswear, including luxe knitwear (polos, skirts and tops), sweat sets, tailored track pants and performance outerwear, along with workout gear, sporty tailoring, dresses, skirts, shirts and accessories such as handbags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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