antsy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective nervous and unable to relax

Etymology

From ants + -y, as in ants in one's pants. First noted as a rural Southern US figure of speech in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

fidgety, fretful, itchy

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