antsy

[ ant-see ]
/ ˈænt si /
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adjective, ants·i·er, ants·i·est. Informal.

unable to sit or stand still; fidgety: The children were bored and antsy.
apprehensive, uneasy, or nervous: I'm a little antsy since hearing those storm warnings.

Origin of antsy

1950–55; ant + -s3 + -y1; cf. -sy

OTHER WORDS FROM antsy

ants·i·ness, noun

Words nearby antsy

antrum of highmore, ants in one's pants, have, antseranana, antshrike, antsiranana, antsy, antu, antung, antwackie, antwerp, antwerp blue

Words related to antsiness

nervousness, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, disquiet, jitters, uneasiness, ferment, instability, strain, apprehension, hostility, unease, discomfort, pressure, suspense, worry, concern, turmoil, unrest

British Dictionary definitions for antsiness

antsy
/ (ˈæntsɪ) /

adjective antsier or antsiest

informal restless, nervous, and impatient