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tizzy

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tiz·zy  (tz)
n. pl. tiz·zies Slang
A state of nervous excitement or confusion; a dither.
[Origin unknown.]
tizzy
Noun
pl -zies Informal a state of confusion or excitement [origin unknown]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tizzy - an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft"
dither, fuss, pother, flap
agitation - a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
Translations
tizzy [ˈtɪzɪ] n to be in a tizzy → être dans tous ses états
tizzy [ˈtɪzɪ] n to be in a tizzy → aufgeregt sein;
to get in a tizzy → sich aufregen
tizzy [ˈtɪzɪ] n (col): to be in a tizzy → essere in agitazione


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" Tadpole holds out, but between threats and cajoleries at length sells half for one shilling and sixpence--about a fifth of its fair market value; however, he is glad to realize anything, and, as he wisely remarks, "Wanderer mayn't win, and the tizzy is safe anyhow.
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