tizzy

noun

tiz·​zy ˈti-zē 

plural tizzies

: a highly excited and distracted state of mind

Synonyms of tizzy

• panic
• huff
• fuss
• sweat

Examples of tizzy in a Sentence

She's always getting in a tizzy over minor things.

all in a tizzy because she can't find her car keys

Recent Examples on the Web

The costumes are archival Madonna, pulled from her own collection, sending any Gen Z vintage lover into a tizzy. — Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, the game’s final results sent social media users into a tizzy. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

His ensuing ardent adoration sends the town into a tizzy in this hilarious comedy. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Pressure on capturing the tragic couple and their time period was high enough before early test photos sent devotees of Bessette’s style into a tizzy and a legion of paparazzi to the FX limited series’ Manhattan shoot. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tizzy

• busy
• fizzy
• frizzy
• lizzie

Kids Definition

tizzy

noun

tiz·​zy ˈtiz-ē 

plural tizzies

: a very excited and mixed-up state of mind