Here is the requested information on "agita":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: (a) a feeling of agitation or anxiety; (b) heartburn or indigestion (US slang)
3. Pronunciations: (US) /əˈɡiːtə/, (UK) /ˈædʒɪtə/
4. Origin and Usage: "Agita" is a slang term that originated in the United States from the Italian word "agitare," meaning "to agitate." It was first used in the 1980s in the New York City area and has since spread throughout the country. It is commonly used to describe a feeling of anxiety or nervousness, but in some regions of the US, it is also used to refer to heartburn or indigestion.
5. Synonyms: anxiety, nervousness, unease, heartburn, indigestion
6. Related Words: angst, fever, worry
7. Example Sentences:
- She always gets agita before a big presentation.
- He took some antacids to relieve the agita caused by the spicy food.
- The thought of flying gives her agita.