antsy
pronunciation
How to pronounce antsy in British English:
UK [ˈæntsi]
How to pronounce antsy in American English:
US [ˈæntsi]
Word Origin
- antsy (adj.)
- 1838, American English, from plural of ant + -y (2); probably reflecting the same image as the slang expression have ants in (one's) pants "be restless and fidgety" from a century later. Related: Antsiness.
Example
- 1. He didn 't look tired , more like antsy .
- 2. She is always so antsy .
- 3. Hey duran , I 'm getting antsy .
- 4. Don 't get antsy , kids . We 'll reach the amusement park soon .
- 5. I 'm getting antsy waiting for my exam marks to arrive in the post .