Antsy is an English colloquialism that is used to mean nervous or worried. A colloquialism is a word or phrase that has arisen from English but is not considered formal or grammatical. Colloquial words or phrases are used very frequently in spoken English. Antsy is related to the English idiom ants in your pants.
Meaning of ‘Antsy’
To be antsy means to be nervous; restless; worried, or excited in an unpleasant way.
Sentence Examples
“The closer we got to the ocean, the more antsy the kids got.”
“I always get antsy waiting for the jury to return,” said the lawyer.
“Don’t get antsy. It doesn’t matter if we’re a little late.”
“Are you in a bad mood?” “l don’t know. l’m just antsy.” “Yes, l know. The last few weeks you haven’t been yourself.” — Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
” Excuse me, the peopIe from HRS Entertainment are getting antsy.” “TeII them I’m right there.” — House on Haunted Hill (1999)
“I’m feeling kinda antsy tonight. I’m sorry. It was a weird day…” — Rabbit Hole (2011)
“Jack, listen. My one o’clock is getting a little antsy, so can I walk you to the elevator?” — Working Girl (1988)
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