Ditzy: meaning, definitions and examples

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ditzy

[ ˈdɪtsi ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

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:

🇵🇹 distraído

🇮🇳 बेवकूफ

🇩🇪 dumm

🇮🇩 bodoh

🇺🇦 дурний

🇵🇱 głupi

🇯🇵 おバカな

🇫🇷 bête

🇪🇸 tonto

🇹🇷 salak

🇰🇷 바보 같은

🇸🇦 غبي

🇨🇿 hloupý

🇸🇰 hlúpy

🇨🇳 傻乎乎的

🇸🇮 neumen

🇮🇸 heimskur

🇰🇿 ақылсыз

🇬🇪 ბრიყვი

🇦🇿 axmaq

🇲🇽 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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41277 parallelling
41278 nonabrasive
41279 freeloading
41280 ditzy
41281 chiromancy
41282 flagellating
41283 duskier
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