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Tantrum vs Tizzy - What's the difference?

tantrum | tizzy |

As nouns the difference between tantrum and tizzy

is that tantrum is an often childish display or fit of bad temper while tizzy is a state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.

tantrum

English

(wikipedia tantrum)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An often childish display or fit of bad temper.
    • Many parents become embarrassed by their children throwing tantrums in public places.
    Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his.

    Synonyms

    * (childish display of bad temper) dummy spit, hissy fit

    See also

    * conniption * drama * fit * huff * make a scene * meltdown * passion * temper * throw one's toys out of the pram

    tizzy

    English

    Noun

    (tizzies)
  • A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
  • (UK, slang, archaic) A sixpence; a tester.

    • Usage notes

    Frequently used in the phrase “in a tizzy”.

    Synonyms

    * dither * upset

    References