Definition of ANTSY

antsy

Adjective Satellite

  • nervous and unable to relax

Adj

  • Restless, apprehensive and fidgety.

Adjective

  • Restless, fidgety, and impatient.

Examples

  • She got antsy waiting for her opponent to finally make a move.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

fidgety, fretful, itchy

Scrabble Score: 8

antsy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
antsy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
antsy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

antsy: valid Words With Friends Word