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tizzy

tizzy

English

Noun

tizzy (plural tizzies)

  1. A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
  2. (Britain, slang, archaic) A sixpence; a tester.

Usage notes

Frequently used in the phrase “in a tizzy”.

Synonyms

References

  1. tizzy” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).