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dither

noun verb

an excited state of agitation

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Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
R
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈdɪðə

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Definitions

noun

  1. an excited state of agitation

    “he was in a dither”

verb

  1. make a fuss; be agitated

verb

  1. act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain

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Example Sentences

he was in a dither
there was a terrible flap about the theft

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