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 waggish jeer that subverts the Reich Chancellery, designed by Adolf Hitler's chief architect, Albert Speer, must have sent the woman who chastises children for flatulent folly into a tizzy.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
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Trump faces growing pushback from his own party The markets were still in a panic on Monday when an unverified report circulated that the president was considering a 90-day pause on the tariffs.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the deadline for obtaining a Real ID approaches, many Americans are scrambling to secure an appointment, some expressing panic over long delays at state DMVs.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 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
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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
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The actress kept the rest of her look fairly minimalist, opting for a sleek, modern style without fuss.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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So is Aaron Judge, who couldn’t believe all the fuss that was being made over the Yankees’ new wood.—
Gary Phillips,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Project Overview Working Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner Estimated Cost: $10 Every day, your shoes collect dirt, mud, bacteria—and who knows what else—while the insides absorb sweat and grime, leading to unpleasant odors and a less-than-pristine appearance.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Pitching with a one-run lead in the seventh inning is no sweat for Sandburg’s Drew Drzonek.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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