ditzy

adjective

dit·​zy ˈdit-sē How to pronounce ditzy (audio)
variants or ditsy
ditzier or ditsier; ditsiest
: eccentrically silly, giddy, or inane : dizzy
ditziness noun
or ditsiness

Examples of ditzy in a Sentence

tried to have a serious conversation with her, but she kept saying ditzy things like “Ooh, you're so cute!”
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In season 2, her ditsy-but-lovable character met her demise while fighting back against her husband Greg (Gries)'s ongoing plot to murder her and run off with her fortune. Esther Kang, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 Think plush armchairs, ditsy patterns, and unique decor that create an inviting sense of history and, together, transform your space into a cozy retreat. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025 There’s a nostalgic maximalism to its designs, which are usually gauzy pastel pinks, blues, and whites; covered in ditsy prints like rosebuds, daisies, and strawberries; and detailed with flourishes like ruffles and bows. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 That’s good news for fans, but perhaps even better news for some of its many wonderful cast members, including three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan, who made her film debut in the feature as the delightfully ditzy fourth Bennet daughter Catherine (better known as Kitty). Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ditzy

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ditzy was in 1974

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“Ditzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ditzy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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ditzy

adjective
dit·​zy
variants or ditsy
ditzier or ditsier; ditziest
: unusually silly or giddy
ditziness noun
or ditsiness
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