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Definition of ditz

ditz

/dɪts/
ditz
Adverb:ditzily
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Plural:ditzes
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Adjective:ditzy
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ditz Lexical Profile

ditz Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A silly, scatterbrained, or frivolous person.

Example

"The character pretends to be a harmless ditz, but she is actually the sharpest detective in the precinct."

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• Rhymes for ditz

• Nearby Words

ditsy
ditto
ditty
ditz
ditziness
ditzy
diurnal

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 1970s American slang, its exact root is uncertain, though it may be an alteration of 'dotty' (meaning mildly eccentric or foolish) or influenced by 'dizzy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ditz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ditz
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