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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Now, roughly a year and a half since its debut, fans are getting antsy for the next chapter in the saga. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 July 2025 Combs’ defense team likely wants the jury to have ample time to reach a verdict to avoid antsy jurors rushing into a decision because of their looming holiday plans. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025 On Monday, June 2, the 27-year-old mom and mogul shared a video to her Instagram Stories of daughter Stormi Webster, 7, and son Aire Webster, 3, seemingly becoming antsy while on a private jet. Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 June 2025 Bowman sure didn’t sound like someone who feels too antsy about that. Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 28 June 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

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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antsy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

antsy

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