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ditzy

/ˈdɪt.si/
dit · zy
Adverb:ditzily
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• adjective

1

North American Silly, eccentric, scatterbrained, or frivolous.

Example

"The sitcom character is known for her ditzy personality, often forgetting where she left her keys while telling elaborate stories."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Ditzy' is an informal, mildly disparaging adjective most often applied stereotypically to women; it suggests harmless, charming scatterbrainedness rather than deep malice or severe incompetence.

• Rhymes for ditzy

• Nearby Words

ditty
ditz
ditziness
ditzy
diurnal
diva
divan

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 1970s American slang, 'ditzy' is likely an alteration of 'dizzy' (in the sense of scatterbrained or giddy), possibly influenced by 'dotty'.

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