noun
doodah
A state of flustered excitement.
She gets into a doodah whenever plans change at the last minute.
Etymology
Doodah, meaning excitement or agitation, comes from the repeated nonsense refrain of the song Camptown Races.
More examples
- The surprise announcement sends everyone into a doodah.
- He's in a doodah over meeting his favorite singer.
- Don't get into a doodah; we still have time.
Forms
doodah · doodahs