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
That Hawaii Pacific setback immediately sent fans into a tizzy about Rice’s team and its future, including doomsday predictions that the Broncos wouldn’t win 10 games.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
In a high tech valley always in a tizzy about the challenges of scaling, the Mylapore and Idly Express brands are scaling rapidly, both in California and elsewhere.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recently, Beyoncé debuted a bouncy, jaw-skimming blonde bob that promptly sent the internet into a tizzy.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
In a high tech valley always in a tizzy about the challenges of scaling, the Mylapore and Idly Express brands are scaling rapidly, both in California and elsewhere.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recently, Beyoncé debuted a bouncy, jaw-skimming blonde bob that promptly sent the internet into a tizzy.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Let’s discuss the casting changes that sent the Sistas fandom into a tizzy ahead of Season 10th.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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Its candor incited a small-scale moral panic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The events triggered a sense of panic among Democrats.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the 1980s, many people didn't understand what the fuss was about, longtime broadcast journalist Joie Chen recalls.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Sauna in Finland seems to be a whole event, not just a quick sweat.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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