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or ditsy
as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a ditzy comedy full of juvenile humor
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Recent Examples of ditzy
When conflict ensues at Anna’s bachelorette party, a ditzy medium tries to help.
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Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Babitz is often contrasted with her frenemy Joan Didion—Babitz was cast in the popular imagination as the fun, ditzy sexpot, as opposed to Didion’s cool, cold-blooded stenographer—but the maturity and thoughtfulness of these stories dispel any lazy stereotypes.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Worse, Lex’s girlfriend, Eve Teschmacher (Sara Sampaio) is a ditzy blond straight out of an 80s’ movie.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Many will recognize Annaliese van der Pol as Raven Baxter's hilariously ditzy bestie, Chelsea, but the actress will be stepping into a new role come October.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Babitz is often contrasted with her frenemy Joan Didion—Babitz was cast in the popular imagination as the fun, ditzy sexpot, as opposed to Didion’s cool, cold-blooded stenographer—but the maturity and thoughtfulness of these stories dispel any lazy stereotypes.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Worse, Lex’s girlfriend, Eve Teschmacher (Sara Sampaio) is a ditzy blond straight out of an 80s’ movie.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Many will recognize Annaliese van der Pol as Raven Baxter's hilariously ditzy bestie, Chelsea, but the actress will be stepping into a new role come October.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditzy
Adjective
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As Buffy’s bafoonish brother, Dave Sheridan played an unlikely killer (though Doofy ends up being far less goofy than originally expected).—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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The accompanying video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, fittingly harkens back to videos of the same era, as Puth embarks on a goofy adventure through a pre-digital world filled with charming claymation figurines and old-school stop motion effects.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the picture, Diplo makes a silly face while Trudeau stares straight into the camera.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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This fourth installment finds plenty to mine from Jigsaw and his diabolical traps — and yes, that silly tricycle-riding clown gets some screen time.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The overall impact leaves even a coffee utilitarian like me giddy.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, over on the blanket, Hine and Lemmon begin a rather futile attempt to teach the rest of us backgammon.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Understanding each other is futile.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ditzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditzy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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