Swivet

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪvɪt/

Definitions of swivet

noun a state of extreme agitation or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 She was in a swivet when she realized she forgot her phone at home.

A2 The students were in a swivet when they found out about the surprise test.

B1 The manager was in a swivet trying to meet the deadline for the project.

B2 The politician was in a swivet after the scandal broke out.

C1 The CEO remained calm and composed even in the midst of a swivet.

C2 Despite being in a swivet, she managed to handle the crisis with grace.

Examples of swivet in a Sentence

formal The board members were in a swivet over the sudden drop in stock prices.

informal She was in a total swivet when she couldn't find her keys before leaving for work.

slang I could tell he was in a real swivet when he started pacing back and forth.

figurative The news of the impending deadline put the team in a swivet as they rushed to complete the project.

Grammatical Forms of swivet

• past tense: swivetted
• plural: swivets
• comparative: more swivet
• superlative: most swivet
• present tense: swivets
• future tense: will swivet
• perfect tense: have swivetted
• continuous tense: is swivetting
• singular: swivet
• positive degree: swivet
• infinitive: to swivet
• gerund: swivetting
• participle: swivetted

Origin and Evolution of swivet

First Known Use: 1939 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'swivet' is believed to have originated in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of agitation or nervousness, the word 'swivet' has evolved to also convey a sense of confusion or disarray.