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 panic began when a pilot reportedly heard knocking on the cockpit door and was unable to contact his crew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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None of the panic, none of the prophetism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 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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Each one brings serious value without any fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fazit Looking to level up your makeup without the fuss?—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins couldn’t get off the field or create enough consistent offense to make a bad Browns team sweat.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As a caregiver, never go to the hospital or doctor’s office in sweats, looking like a train wreck.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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