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Antsy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Antsy means feeling restless, impatient, or nervous, often leading to fidgeting or difficulty staying still. It is commonly used to describe someone eager for action or uneasy about waiting.

antsy

/ˈæntsi/ /ˈɑːntsi/

Definition:

Restless, nervous, or impatient.

Synonyms:

fidgety, jittery, edgy, restless

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

calm, relaxed

Common Collocations:

feel antsy, get antsy, makes me antsy

Derivatives:

antsiness, antsier, antsiest

Usage Tips:

Use "antsy" to describe someone who can't stay still due to nervousness or impatience.

Common Phrases:

antsy pants, antsy in the pants

Etymology:

Derived from "ant," implying small movements like an ant's restlessness; first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The kids got antsy during the long car ride.
  • 2. She felt antsy before her big presentation.
  • 3. Waiting for the results made him antsy.
  • 4. The dog gets antsy during thunderstorms.

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