Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The wrappers are a nostalgic choice for Barrois, who started sculpting as an antsy 10-year-old with a Hot Wheels collection and a pet peeve.
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Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. is in no rush to put a stadium sales tax issue on the ballot, even if some of his colleagues in county government are getting antsy.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Photograph: Matthias Balk/Getty Images Many people—like, say, journalists—are understandably antsy about what generative artificial intelligence might mean for the future of their profession.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024
Some folks are antsy about potential price tumbles.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2023
The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were present and the choir was especially antsy, Ruder recalls, feeling that an hour-long rehearsal might be necessary to achieve the right sonic balance in the cavernous room.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
Still, that’s a long time in the auto world, and to say people are getting antsy waiting would be a huge understatement.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2023
Glitches in each half between Olave, the second-year wideout, and antsy quarterback Derek Carr fueled the Saints’ 31-24 home loss.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2023
But wages have gone unpaid for months, and the workers — or whoever’s left of them — are getting antsy.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. is in no rush to put a stadium sales tax issue on the ballot, even if some of his colleagues in county government are getting antsy.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Photograph: Matthias Balk/Getty Images Many people—like, say, journalists—are understandably antsy about what generative artificial intelligence might mean for the future of their profession.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024
Some folks are antsy about potential price tumbles.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2023
The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus were present and the choir was especially antsy, Ruder recalls, feeling that an hour-long rehearsal might be necessary to achieve the right sonic balance in the cavernous room.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
Still, that’s a long time in the auto world, and to say people are getting antsy waiting would be a huge understatement.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2023
Glitches in each half between Olave, the second-year wideout, and antsy quarterback Derek Carr fueled the Saints’ 31-24 home loss.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2023
But wages have gone unpaid for months, and the workers — or whoever’s left of them — are getting antsy.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
see ant entry 1
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near antsy
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antsy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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