tiswas

English

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Etymology

Possibly coined by the Royal Air Force. Possibly a blend of it + is + was. Compare tizzy.

Noun

tiswas (plural not attested)

  1. (UK) A state of nervous excitement or confusion.
    • 2002, James Riordan, War Song, page 88:
      It was her first ever visit to the capital and she was all of a tiswas.

Derived terms

  • all of a tiswas

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