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
The interview aftermath sent social media into a tizzy, prompting memes and headlines in reaction to the viral moment.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
The tunnel-and-garage combo has sent some Salzberg residents into a tizzy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
The Row sent the fashion world into a tizzy with its $890 jelly mesh flats.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The lineup has rightfully sent fans into a tizzy, with predictions for Florida vs. Auburn leaning toward a close game.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025
The tunnel-and-garage combo has sent some Salzberg residents into a tizzy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
The Row sent the fashion world into a tizzy with its $890 jelly mesh flats.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
The lineup has rightfully sent fans into a tizzy, with predictions for Florida vs. Auburn leaning toward a close game.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tizzy
Noun
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Although the frustration of supporters is shared internally, there is no sense of panic — which is unlikely to pacify fans understandably impatient for additions following three successive windows without a first-XI signing.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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In a recent case, a prior beef between two people led to gunshots inside Castleton Square Mall on Dec. 23 – prompting panic and an evacuation of the center on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.—
Sarah Nelson,
IndyStar,
2 July 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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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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But there was little cause for celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Luis Enrique’s men swatted away Lionel Messi and his teammates with minimum fuss.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Salmon is an increasingly popular fish that’s easy to prepare at home with minimal fuss.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Here's how sweat patterns typically change over time—and when those shifts signal something more serious.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
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These promotions include odds boosts, no sweat bets and more for MLB games, tennis, the WNBA, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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