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
That briefly sent the bond market into a tizzy in May, leading US Treasury yields, which trade in opposite direction to prices, significantly higher.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
Two years later, after the internet worked itself into a tizzy, Nintendo officially confirmed that development on the game wasn’t up to their standards.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
That sent domestic cattle markets plunging and Plains-state Republicans into a tizzy, with many complaining publicly about the president’s plans.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
There’s a reason Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest has been heralded as one of the best films of 2025 while also spinning conservatives into a tizzy.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
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Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.—
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Kaitlin spent the first weeks of her newborn son’s life in a panic.—
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
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While Nicole Kidman appeared to settle her divorce from Keith Urban quickly and without much fuss, a less amicable situation reportedly unfolded behind the scenes, in part due to the painful aftermath of her 2001 divorce from first husband Tom Cruise.—
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Vongerichten didn’t get his reputation for nothing; try his signature tuna tartare with avocado, radish, and a ginger marinade and you’ll be reminded what the fuss is about.—
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The All Aligned Ribbed Long-sleeve Henley Dress is made from a soft, ribbed Nulu fabric that’s sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and equipped with plenty of stretch to keep you comfortable on the road and at home.—
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Especially with two new blockers on the outside, as left tackle Jordan Seaton watched the game in sweats while wearing a walking boot on his right ankle.—
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“Tizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tizzy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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