antsier; antsiest
chiefly US, informal
1
: impatient and unable to keep still
The children were getting antsy [=fidgety, restless] on the trip in the car.
2
: nervous about what might happen
Investors are antsy [=anxious] as stock prices continue to decline.
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/antsy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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