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 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.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The crowd went into a tizzy when Bollywood veteran Karan Johar wrapped up the show in a dapper black ensemble.
—Footwear News, 24 June 2025
People are in a tizzy over this new Trader Joe's store.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Resulting shortages sent automakers worldwide into a tizzy.
—Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The crowd went into a tizzy when Bollywood veteran Karan Johar wrapped up the show in a dapper black ensemble.
—Footwear News, 24 June 2025
People are in a tizzy over this new Trader Joe's store.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Resulting shortages sent automakers worldwide into a tizzy.
—Arkansas Online, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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Widespread panic and pain People who were not directly exposed to the disaster but who were exposed to the news also experience distress, anxiety or symptoms of PTSD.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Naturally the thought of death came into one’s mind occasionally but one tried to be sensible about it, not getting into a panic, not pushing it away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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That all of the fuss of hiring a world-class manager might actually be worth it.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The star’s grooming routine is no fuss.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The leggings also feature three pockets and are made with sweat-wicking material.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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This episode of Watch Party is brought to you by sweat, gold and tiger blood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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