antsy

adjective

ant·​sy ˈant-sē How to pronounce antsy (audio)
1
informal : restless, fidgety
antsy children
also : impatient, eager
antsy for a new challenge
2
informal : nervous, apprehensive
antsy investors

Examples of antsy in a Sentence

he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
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Bad news: Rotten Tomatoes critics got antsy while watching the Anthony Mackie movie, giving it a 52% critics score. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025 As the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, and then again from January to February, new Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough started to get a little bit antsy. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025 As the Palisades transitions into recovery, leaders outlined the next steps in the process for residents who are antsy to begin rebuilding. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025 Everyone is getting antsy, and the Cubs’ clock is ticking. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for antsy 

Word History

Etymology

see ant entry 1

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of antsy was in 1950

Dictionary Entries Near antsy

Cite this Entry

“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antsy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

antsy

adjective
ant·​sy ˈant-sē How to pronounce antsy (audio)
informal
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