Dictionary Entry: Ditsy
1. Parts of Speech
Adjective
2. Definitions
- Scatterbrained or frivolous.
- Superficially silly or flighty.
3. Pronunciations (US, UK)
- US: /ˈdɪtsi/
- UK: /ˈdɪtsi/
4. Origin and Usage
The origin of "ditsy" is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation of "ditzy," which was first recorded in the 1940s. The word is commonly used to describe someone who is scatterbrained, frivolous, or superficially silly. It is a colloquial term that is often used in informal settings.
5. Synonyms
- Flighty
- Frivolous
- Scatterbrained
- Silly
- Superficial
6. Related Words
- Daisy
- Dizzy
- Misty
- Patsy
- Sassy
7. Example Sentences
- Shes so ditsy, she can even remember her own phone number.
- He thought her ditsy behavior was cute, but it quickly became annoying.
- The ditsy girl at the party kept spilling her drink on everyone.