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Meaning of swivet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈswɪvɪt

Definitions

A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance.

Examples

“"Theo wasn't perfect either - buried a son, divorced a wife, never learned to drive, plagued by swivets." ("The Nerve" by Lee Henderson appearing in The Walrus July/August 2009)”

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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