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tizzy (n.)

1922, American English colloquial, of uncertain origin, perhaps related to slang tizzy "sixpence piece" (1804), a corruption of tester, a name for the coin (see tester (n.2)).

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Definitions of tizzy from WordNet

tizzy (n.)
an excited state of agitation;
Synonyms: dither / pother / fuss / flap
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