tizzy

Meanings

• Adjective or Noun

  A state of confusion, agitation, or excitement.

  - "After the unexpected announcement, the room was filled with a tizzy of excitement."
  - "The project manager was in a tizzy trying to meet the deadline."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

dither , upset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tizzy
buzzy , fuzzy , sassy , dizzy

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Variants

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tizzies , tizzy

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Etymology

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Originally comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'tiosaigh', meaning 'alert' or 'anxious'. It was later adopted into the English language in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tizzy' was popularized in the English language by the Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel 'The Master of Ballantrae'.

2. In some parts of Scotland, the term 'tizzy' is still used to describe a type of flatbread that is cooked on a griddle.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitation: A feeling of restlessness and anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling or increased heart rate.

2. excitement: A feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and heightened senses.

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Culture

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The term 'tizzy' has been used in various forms of media, including literature and music, to describe a state of excitement or confusion. In the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, the character Lenina describes her feelings as being 'in a perfect tizzy' after experiencing intense emotions.

How to Memorize "tizzy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with people who are all in a state of excitement or confusion, moving around quickly and speaking animatedly. This is what a 'tizzy' looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tizzy' with the feeling of being in a chaotic or disorganized situation, where there are many things happening at once and it's hard to keep track of everything.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'tizzy' as 'Trembling, Inner turmoil, Zealous, Yielding' to help remember its meaning.

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