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tizzy

noun

ˈti-zē

Definition of tizzy

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 Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy. — Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 22 June 2026 Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Deciding on a solution to the long-running turtle tizzy at I-95’s Exit 42, where 100-foot-tall light towers burn so brightly experts say the glow disrupts sea turtle nesting on beaches 12 miles away, has state and local government officials at loggerheads. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 June 2026 Sonequa Martin-Green had fans in a tizzy when her Boston Blue character, Lena Silver, was shot while on duty in the final two episodes of the show’s freshman season. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tizzy

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And the resulting panic about disorder was then exploited to enable still more dehumanizing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Instead of panic, Shapero said employers should see their staff’s posts as free advertising.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Pasta night is always a good idea—especially when dinner comes together with big flavor and minimal fuss.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026
There’s something classic about a plate of buffalo wings in front of a TV playing football, and this gets you there without any fuss.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

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Sebum, sweat, dead skin cells, and product buildup can accumulate over time, which is why effective cleansing is an essential part of the scalp’s wellbeing.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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