Ditzy: meaning, definitions and examples
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ditzy
[ หdษชtsi ]
personality trait
The term 'ditzy' is often used to describe someone who is perceived as scatterbrained, silly, or lacking in common sense. This characteristic can manifest in forgetfulness or playful foolishness, often depicted in pop culture as an endearing quality rather than a criticism.
Synonyms
dizzy, flighty, giddy, scatterbrained
Examples of usage
- She kept forgetting where she put her keys; she's so ditzy sometimes.
- He's always making silly mistakes during meetings, but everyone finds his ditzy nature charming.
- The ditzy character in the movie provided comic relief throughout the story.
Translations
Translations of the word "ditzy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น distraรญdo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช dumm
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลupi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใซใช
๐ซ๐ท bรชte
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท salak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุจู
๐จ๐ฟ hloupรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบpy
๐จ๐ณ ๅปไนไน็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumen
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
The word 'ditzy' emerged in the 1960s, likely as a playful alteration of 'dizzy', which has roots in Old English 'dysige', meaning 'foolish or stupid'. The transition into a more informal and colloquial use reflects societal perceptions and stereotypes of certain behaviors, especially among young women. Over time, 'ditzy' has become a term embedded in popular culture, often used in media to describe lighthearted, carefree, and sometimes oblivious characters, often in a humorous context. As language evolves, so does the connotation of 'ditzy', shifting from purely negative to often endearing, showcasing the complex relationships between language, culture, and identity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,280, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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- 41279 freeloading
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- 41282 flagellating
- 41283 duskier
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