swivet

noun

ˈswi-vət How to pronounce swivet (audio)
Definition of swivetnext
as in panic
a state of nervous or irritated concern she's all in a swivet over the meeting

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Recent Examples of swivet The swivet in Kiel speaks to a nascent shift in the German view of China, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and not solely because of Beijing’s backing of Moscow. — Christopher F. Schuetze, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swivet
  1. panic
  2. huff
  3. sweat
  4. fuss
Noun
  • The Red Sox have surged without their injured ace, Garrett Crochet, who last pitched on April 25, the day Breslow fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a panic move, power play or, perhaps, a prescient vision of what a change could mean.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Mediation may yet come back into focus if oil markets panic and the price of crude returns above $100 on the back of shrinking reserves worldwide.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of panic
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • Their open-cell design wicks away sweat and moisture, helping make your session a bit more bearable.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • The Buff neck gaiter is a classic example cold-weather face cover, sun shield, sweat wicker, wound wrap, pillowcase and camp towel, among other uses.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of sweat
Noun
  • Our national instincts are for biting our lip and not causing a fuss.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron This is what all that Lebron to Miami fuss is about on social media, right?
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of fuss

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