antsy

adjective
UK: /ˈæntsi/
US: /ˈæntsi/

  1. Feeling impatient, restless, or nervous.

    1. I get antsy when I have to wait too long in line. [ ] [ ]
    2. The kids were getting antsy during the long car ride to grandma's. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fidgety impatient uneasy nervous restless
antsy adverb

  1. Acting in a restless or impatient manner.

    1. He was antsy, pacing back and forth before the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. She grew antsy and started fidgeting when the interview went over time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "antsy" is /ˈæntsi/ in British English and /ˈæntsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antsy": fidgety, impatient, uneasy, nervous, restless.

Example usage of "antsy": "I get antsy when I have to wait too long in line.". More examples on the page.