Plotz

Pronunciation: /plɑts/

Definitions of plotz

verb to collapse or faint, especially from surprise or exhaustion

Example Sentences

A1 I plotz when I hear a funny joke.

A2 The children plotzed with excitement when they saw the presents.

B1 She plotzed on the couch after a long day at work.

B2 The surprise party made her plotz with joy.

C1 The unexpected news caused her to plotz in disbelief.

C2 He couldn't help but plotz when he saw his favorite band perform live.

Examples of plotz in a Sentence

formal The sudden news caused him to plotz in the middle of the meeting.

informal When he heard the gossip, he nearly plotzed on the spot.

slang I can't believe she plotzed when she saw her ex with someone else.

figurative The weight of the secret was so heavy, she felt like she was plotzing from the pressure.

Grammatical Forms of plotz

• past tense: plotzed
• plural: plotzes
• comparative: more plotzy
• superlative: most plotzy
• present tense: plotz
• future tense: will plotz
• perfect tense: have plotzed
• continuous tense: is plotzing
• singular: plotz
• positive degree: plotz
• infinitive: to plotz
• gerund: plotzing
• participle: plotzed

Origin and Evolution of plotz

First Known Use: 1892 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'plotz' is of Yiddish origin, derived from the Yiddish word 'platsn' meaning 'to burst' or 'to explode'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Yiddish to mean 'to collapse' or 'to faint', the word 'plotz' has evolved in English to mean 'to be overwhelmed with emotion' or 'to be extremely surprised'.