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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
swivet

"a fluster," 1867, U.S. dialect, of unknown origin.

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swivet

n. (Also swivvet) A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance.

Usage examples of "swivet".

Denby thought Binah was a lunatic to risk setting the Threefold Sceptre of Power free to countermand the threat, and he got all in a swivet when she arranged for you three to be born.

The oddsare that chap was in too big a swivet to notice whether the car had a license plate or not.