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dither

noun verb

An excited state of agitation

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
R
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈdɪðə

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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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