ditz

[ dits ]

noun

1. Slang. a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; airhead.

ditz

/ dɪts /

noun

1. slang.
   a silly scatterbrained person

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditz¹

First recorded in 1975–80; back formation from ditzy

Word History and Origins

Origin of ditz¹

C20: back-formation from ditzy

Example Sentences

The youngest of the Kennedy brothers, he treated her like a zany older sister—something of a ditz and a mischievous devil.

From The Daily Beast

Even Ditz condescended to show his dexterity, as a juggler, with empty bottles.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, it is easier to lose a thing now than to find it, interposed Ditz, with a cynical laugh.

From Project Gutenberg

Let my sisters ride in your carriage, otherwise Ditz will come and force his society on them—a thing I would prevent at any price.

From Project Gutenberg