adjective

antsy

restless, fidgety, impatient

The kids are getting antsy.

The kids are getting antsy.

He felt antsy before the presentation.

He felt antsy before the presentation.

((sb.)) is antsy to feel restless or impatient The kids are getting antsy.

Synonyms: restless, fidgety, impatient; Antonyms: calm, relaxed, patient

Likely derived from the phrase 'ants in one's pants', describing the feeling of being unable to sit still.

Imagine you have 'ants' in your pants, making you jumpy and unable to stay still.

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