ditzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ditzy
First recorded in 1970–75; expressive coinage, perhaps with elements of dizzy and dotty; -sy
Example Sentences
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The film’s theatrical provenance reveals itself in long monologues in the Marilyn confessional room and Pedretti delivers one that reveals the depth beyond Cherry’s ditzy exterior.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Shannon Crowley’s high soprano captured Bailey’s ditzy kindness; tenor Logan Wagner embodied José’s eager theater-kid ambition and insecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The ditzy character was originally played by Amanda Seyfried in the 2004 film, but Avantika joins a new cast and thinks it can "break stereotypes".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024
Whitney Cummings rounds out the cast as Samantha, the ditzy groupie-next-door who knows more than she’s letting on.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2022
“Whatever. I just can't believe you made out with Katrina. Is she just not as dumb and ditzy as she seemed that day?”
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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