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antsy

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"Restless"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈæn.tsi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted anstyStarts with AEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2N3T4S5Y

Definitions

  1. nervous and unable to relax

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • The children were antsy and worried […]
  • In a hard-fought, intriguing tactical battle of a first half, O’Neil, understandably given his employment prospects, was the antsier of the managers.

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