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swivet

noun swiv·et \ˈswi-vət\

Definition of SWIVET

:  a state of extreme agitation <in a swivet>
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Origin of SWIVET

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1892

Related to SWIVET

Synonyms
dither, fluster, fuss, huff, lather, pother, stew, sweat, swelter, fret, tizzy, twitter

Rhymes with SWIVET

civet, divot, pivot, privet, rivet, trivet

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