NYT Dictionary
TIZZY
/ˈtɪzi/NounTIZ-zytiz-zy · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Unknown. American, 1935. Possibly related to tizzy (“sixpence coin”, slang), from tester (“sixpence coin”, slang). Compare also dizzy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.