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
antsy
- restless, apprehensive and fidgetyThe children were antsy and worried .... – “Rabbit at Restâ€, by John Updike