Abdabs

plural noun

extreme anxiety or nervousness, the heebie-jeebies; also called habdabs , [screaming abdabs or habdabs]
Examples

She got the abdabs about speaking to the editor.
Word Origin

WWII meaning ‘a tall tale’; 1950+ current meaning
Usage Note

slang

noun

Anxiety or nervous tension: Starting any new project gives her the abdabs (1945+)

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