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
Before Sonic joined the game, McDonald’s sent fans into a tizzy after announcing that their beloved Snack Wraps would be back in action this summer.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
His victory has sent some major investors, New York business leaders and conservative news commentators into a tizzy over the now-very-real possibility that Mamdani, a three-term state assemblyman, will be the mayor of America's largest city.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 June 2025
People are in a tizzy over this new Trader Joe's store.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Her most recent Marilyn Monroe–inspired glam at the 2025 Grammy Awards sent the internet into a particular tizzy, with creators filming tutorial after tutorial attempting to replicate the look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 July 2025
His victory has sent some major investors, New York business leaders and conservative news commentators into a tizzy over the now-very-real possibility that Mamdani, a three-term state assemblyman, will be the mayor of America's largest city.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 June 2025
People are in a tizzy over this new Trader Joe's store.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Her most recent Marilyn Monroe–inspired glam at the 2025 Grammy Awards sent the internet into a particular tizzy, with creators filming tutorial after tutorial attempting to replicate the look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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The result, ideally, is the quarterback can trust wherever the ball is going, rather than panic if the first option is covered.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The scene is nonetheless a nod to the nuance that lies beyond the urgent, all-consuming panic of the unfolding crisis, and a queasy echo of the many such encounters that don’t end so amicably.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kemp looked at the ceiling and blew a huff of air when Schwartz announced the sentence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stop in to see what all the fuss is about.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The ongoing lawsuit isn't the first time the FTC has made a fuss about Amazon's operations recently.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, these pants do an excellent job of wicking sweat and precipitation with a stretchy, abrasion-resistant fabric.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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It’s crafted from breathable Belgian flax linen that helps regulate your body temperature and absorb sweat and moisture.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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