English Explanatory Dictionary

agita

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. dyspepsia
  2. mental aggravation; annoyance

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.tə/

Word forms

agita

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.

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