in a right state

A UK term.
1. in a mess, or in a state of chaos
2. in a state of panic or confusion

She went out of the cabin in the gale to have a smoke, but stood on the windy side of the ship, and came back in a right state.

They promoted that idiot to run things, and now the department is in a right state.

by Observer53 November 23, 2006

fankle

A panic attack, a state of confusion. A tizzy, in a right state
Used only in the west of Scotland.

Be cool. Dinnae get yeself in a fankle.

by Observer53 November 23, 2006

tizzy

(UK) A state of panic or confusion

Don't get yourself in a tizzy, now, dear.

by Observer53 November 23, 2006