Antsy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæntsi/

Origin

From ants + -y, as in ants in one's pants. The term antsy was first noted as a rural Southern USA figure of speech in the early 20th century.

Full definition of antsy

Adjective

1. restless, apprehensive and fidgetyThe children were antsy and worried .... – “Rabbit at Rest”, by John Updike

Related terms

• ants in one's pants
• have ants in one's pants

Anagrams

• nasty
• Santy
• tansy