swivet

[ swiv-it ]
/ ˈswɪv ɪt /

noun

a state of nervous excitement, haste, or anxiety; flutter: I was in such a swivet that I could hardly speak.

Origin of swivet

First recorded in 1890–95; origin obscure

British Dictionary definitions for swivet

swivet
/ (ˈswɪvɪt) /

noun

US informal a state of anxiety, confusion, or excitement don't get yourself in a swivet

Word Origin for swivet

C19: origin unknown