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tizzy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪzi/
(also tizz)
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Definition of tizzy

noun (plural tizzies)

[in singular] informal
  • a state of nervous excitement or agitation:he got into a tizzy and was talking absolute tosh

Origin:

1930s (originally US): of unknown origin

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