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I think there's a difference between ditzy and dumb. Dumb is just not knowing. ditzy is having the courage to ask!
Jessica Simpson

Meaning of "ditzy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DITZY

Perhaps from dotty + dizzy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DITZY

ditzy  [ˈdɪtsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DITZY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ditzy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DITZY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ditzy

Stupidity

Stupidity is a lack of intelligence, understanding, reason, wit, or sense. Stupidity may be innate, assumed, or reactive – a defence against grief or trauma.

Definition of ditzy in the English dictionary

The definition of ditzy in the dictionary is silly and scatterbrained.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DITZY


baronetcy
ˈbærənɪtsɪ
bitsy
ˈbɪtsɪ
brevetcy
ˈbrɛvɪtsɪ
cornetcy
ˈkɔːnɪtsɪ
glitzy
ˈɡlɪtsɪ
itsy-bitsy
ˈɪtsɪˈbɪtsɪ
ritzy
ˈrɪtsɪ
schizy
ˈskɪtsɪ
schizzy
ˈskɪtsɪ
Uffizi
juːˈfɪtsɪ
Witsie
ˈwɪtsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DITZY

ditsiness
dittander
dittanies
dittany
dittay
ditties
ditto
ditto mark
ditto sign
dittographies
dittography
dittology
ditty
ditty bag
ditty box
ditz
ditzier
ditziest
ditziness

WORDS THAT END LIKE DITZY

breezy
chintzy
cozy
crazy
dizzy
fizzy
floozy
frenzy
frizzy
fuzzy
hazy
jazzy
klutzy
lazy
quartzy
Sarkozy
schmaltzy
shmaltzy
sleazy
snazzy

Synonyms and antonyms of ditzy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ditzy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DITZY

Find out the translation of ditzy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ditzy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ditzy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ditzy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ditzy
570 millions of speakers

English

ditzy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ditzy
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ditzy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ditzy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ditzy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ditzy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

déjantés
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ditzy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Streu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

頭の弱い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ditzy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ditzy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ditzy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ditzy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दॅटिझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ditzy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ditzy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ditzy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ditzy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ditzy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ditzy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ditzy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ditzy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ditzy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ditzy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DITZY»

The term «ditzy» is regularly used and occupies the 63.501 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DITZY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ditzy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ditzy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ditzy

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3 QUOTES WITH «DITZY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ditzy.
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Goldie Hawn
Ditzy dumb blonde? I can be ditzy. I can be.
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Jessica Simpson
I think there's a difference between ditzy and dumb. Dumb is just not knowing. ditzy is having the courage to ask!
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
I think since I'm not particularly well-known as myself, it's funny all the different perceptions people have of me. Like, if someone's only seen me in 'Death Proof,' they think I'm sort of a ditzy girl who says stupid things and wears revealing outfits all the time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DITZY»

Discover the use of ditzy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ditzy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ditzy and Champion
Welcome to the chat room A place to talk about relationships.
Jack Adler, 2007
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Little Miss Ditzy
Little Miss Ditzy is determined to win the Nonsense Cup, which is awarded to the dottiest idea of the year.
Roger Hargreaves, 2008
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Bible Story QuickSkits for 2 Kids
Rahab: Ditzy: So, I understand you've had quite an Ditzy: adventure. Rahab: Well , yes I have. Rahab: Ditzy: So tell us your story. Our viewers want to know all the juicy little details! Ditzy: Rahab: Well, I used to have a job that wasn't very nice.
Steven James, 2008
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Blonde Moments: The Ditzy Gaffes and Blunders Uttered by ...
This book includes: quotes and witticisms from famous 'blondes'; real life 'blonde' situations; 'blonde' sayings and jokes; a look at 'typical' blondes; and, blondes in the movies."--Publisher description.
Fleur Barrington, 2009
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Skewed Views: An Impish, Puckish, Even Waggish Collection of ...
The author presents an eccentric, amusing cartoon look at the flaws and foibles that connect us to each other and to the world around us.
Roy Schlemme, 2002
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An Off the Record Guide the Top Ditzy Celebrities of the ...
This book is an off the record guide to the top ditzy celebrities of the 21st century.
Victoria Hockfield, 2011
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Bless Me, Father, for I Have Kids
When the boy woke, he begged Ditzy to reverse the spell, but it was too late: Ditzy had an All Spells Are Final policy. The boy left home to make his fortune in a circus sideshow and lived happily never after. After that, the Elder Fairies gave her ...
Susie Lloyd, 2009
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Mascot, Minister, Man of Steel - the Final Reunion
During her SHS days Mary Ann Inscho Richards was occasionally ditzy and some things don't change. She also was ebullient, always smiling, always sweet. She was tall, blond, slender, pretty and dressed to the nines. It didn't surprise me at ...
Mike Johnson, 2009
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Joe Blow: The Extraordinary True Stories of an Ordinary Person
Everyone, including him, thought that this lady was a “ditzy, dumb woman.” Even though he did not want to work with this woman, he had to work with her because he had been assigned by his superiors and he could not refuse the assignment ...
Anthony Herron, 2002
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Eternal Rhapsody
Ditzy. Role. So begins everyday I stay without you Begun by the journey that drowned us Each winner stays longer since you've been gone, Night and cold is spluttered unto me icily. Mirrors hold your vision when I look into it Gravels squeak ...
Cyril A. Oghomeh, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DITZY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ditzy is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Big Brother 17' Recap: The Downfall of Da'Vonne
They are so ditzy and out of it. The Power of Veto Competition Clay, Steve and Meg get picked to play with Shelli, Da'Vonne and John. «BuddyTV, Jul 15»
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Theatre review: Wonderful, wacky characters
... Sarah Deller as the mean Tiffany, Hilary Adams as the ditzy, cheerleading Cindy and the highly entertaining Bray as Ashley, are dressed in ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
3
Martin, Richards Harold "Coach"
... and Greg (Jodi) of Baraboo; grandchildren, Mariah "Bear" (Anthony) Stafford, Tyler "Buford" (Krystal Carlson), Alesha "Ditzy", Marshall "Odie", ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
4
Why Archie comics always mattered
Before the Pussycats, “Josie” was a comic strip DeCarlo pitched starring a redheaded teenager named after his wife, her ditzy blonde friend ... «Macleans.ca, Jul 15»
5
The Bookend: Sultry summertime and fine dining
Now, as much as I like to envision my little self as a femme fatal, the cold, hard facts are that I am somewhat ditzy. My friends, and especially my ... «Therogersvillereview, Jul 15»
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'Holiday Inn' at The Muny is delicious retro eye-candy at the muny
Holly Ann Butler is funny as the ditzy Lila. In support are Nancy Opel as farmhand Louise and Danny Rutigliano as the manager Danny, with ... «Belleville News-Democrat, Jul 15»
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SLIDE SHOW: Action from Hilgay Raft Race
For the second year on the trot, the race was won by the all girl crew, Ditzy Daisies, who recorded a time of three minutes. The scouts put in the ... «Lynn News, Jul 15»
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BWW REVIEW: Ogunquit's VICTOR/VICTORIA Says Vive la Difference
Hurder's Norma is a true man-eater, more dangerous than ditzy and truly scary in the most hilarious way possible. When she does "The Tango" ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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All aboard for 'Anything Goes'
Though she identifies with the character in many ways, she realizes the challenges involved in bringing depth to what could be seen as a ditzy ... «YourGV.com, Jul 15»
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Amy Schumer's Race Controversy Highlights the Gap Between Her …
... “Amy Schumer,” happens to be ignorant, insensitive, ditzy – and, most of the time, the intended target of Amy-Schumer-sans-quotation-marks' ... «Flavorwire, Jul 15»

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