antsy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 See also

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[edit] Etymology

The term antsy was first noted as a rural Southern USA figure of speech in the early 20th century.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæntsi/

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antsy (comparative antsier, superlative antsiest)

1. restless, apprehensive and fidgety

   The children were antsy and worried [...]. - “Rabbit at Rest”, by John Updike

[edit] See also

• toey