Swivet

Part of speech: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪvɪt/

Definitions

1. A condition of intense nervousness or excitement arises when someone feels overwhelmed by stress or confusion
2. This emotional state can manifest as a chaotic flurry of thoughts and reactions due to external pressures
3. An extreme state of agitation or confusion can occur when an individual is subjected to overwhelming stress or an unexpected situation

Etymology: Its origin is uncertain. The word is recorded in American English in the 19th century, usually in the phrase "in a swivet," meaning flustered or in a state of agitation. Some have suggested a link to "swivel," as if the mind were spun round, but this is a guess, not a documented chain of descent. No inventor or first author is known, and no source records how the word was coined. What can be said is that it is a colloquial American word, and its history beyond that point is not established.