"agita" meaning in English

See agita in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.tə/
Etymology: From Italian (southern dialectal pronunciation of) acido (“acid, heartburn”). The non-medical sense, upset of the mind rather than the stomach, developed under the influence of agitation. Doublet of acid. Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|-}} Italian, {{doublet|en|acid}} Doublet of acid Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} agita (uncountable)
  1. (US) dyspepsia Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-agita-en-noun-5qZ5~ruG Disambiguation of Emotions: 46 54 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26
  2. (US) mental aggravation; annoyance Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-agita-en-noun-u-cIVUqV Disambiguation of Emotions: 46 54 Categories (other): American English

Alternative forms

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