Etymology

tizzy

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Today it means: A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither. Full definition →

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The story

Unknown. American, 1935. Possibly related to tizzy (“sixpence coin”, slang), from tester (“sixpence coin”, slang). Compare also dizzy.

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