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antsy

American  
[ant-see] / ˈænt si /

adjective

Informal.
antsier, antsiest

  1. unable to sit or stand still; fidgety.

    The children were bored and antsy.

  2. apprehensive, uneasy, or nervous.

    I'm a little antsy since hearing those storm warnings.
antsy British  
/ ˈæntsɪ /

adjective

  1. informal restless, nervous, and impatient

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Other Word Forms

  • antsiness noun

Etymology

Origin of antsy

1950–55; ant + -s 3 + -y 1; -sy

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