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tizzy

noun

ˈti-zē

Definition of tizzy

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 His ensuing ardent adoration sends the town into a tizzy in this hilarious comedy. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 Pressure on capturing the tragic couple and their time period was high enough before early test photos sent devotees of Bessette’s style into a tizzy and a legion of paparazzi to the FX limited series’ Manhattan shoot. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy. — Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 22 June 2026 Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tizzy

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In the 1980s Americans became gripped with satanic panic, the fear that Satan worshippers were committing heinous crimes against children.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, these moments of panic are now relatively short-lived.

— Cellene Hoogenkamp, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of panic

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After a marathon journey involving three connecting flights to reach Glasgow—and coming off the back of a particularly hectic week that had left me feeling a little under the weather—the lack of fuss was firmly appreciated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Their clients, like the classic Vegas-chapel clientele, didn’t want the fuss of a giant ceremony or just didn’t have the guests.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuss

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With Angel playing games, a wig probably would last maybe two or three days, because of sweat, oils and things like that, which doesn’t really work well with the glue.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Betr is giving you a chance to get in on those games with promo code FOXNEWS, giving you $200 in bonus bets and four sweat-free picks to use today.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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