antsy

English - Turkish

Definition of antsy in English Turkish dictionary

huzursuz, yerinde duramayan, sınırlı

English - English

Definition of antsy in English English dictionary

restless, apprehensive and fidgety

The children were antsy and worried . - “Rabbit at Rest”, by John Updike.

{s} restless; weary and impatient of waiting

If someone is antsy, they are nervous or impatient. This is the end of a tour so I'm a little antsy, I guess. nervous and unable to keep still because you are waiting for something to happen (Probably from have ants in the pants )

Related Terms

antsier

comparative of antsy

antsiest

superlative of antsy

Turkish pronunciation

äntsi

Synonyms

anxious, edgy, impatient, on pins and needles, restless

Pronunciation

/ˈantsē/ /ˈæntsiː/

Etymology

[ 'ant-sE ] (adjective.) 1838. From ant. The term antsy was first noted as a rural Southern USA figure of speech in the early 20th century.