tizzy

/ˈtɪzi/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of agitation or anxiety, typically in a minor or trivial matter.

“The news caused a tizzy among the investors.”

2. verb

to cause someone to become agitated or anxious.

“The alarm clock tizzied her up early in the morning.”

Synonyms

  • flap
  • flutter
  • hullabaloo
  • uproar

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • serenity