antsy
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for antsy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Restless, fidgety, and unable to sit still, often from impatience or nerves.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use antsy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
getting antsy
antsy to leave
feeling antsy
Etymology
Grew out of the American English phrase "ants in one's pants" — first recorded as rural Southern US slang in the early 1900s.
Full origin of antsy →Frequently asked questions
What does “antsy” mean?
The word “antsy” means restless, fidgety, and unable to sit still, often from impatience or nerves. In plain terms, feeling restless or jittery, like you can't stay still or wait any longer.
How do you pronounce “antsy”?
“Antsy” is pronounced AN-tsee (/ˈæn.tsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “antsy” in a sentence?
Here is “antsy” used in a sentence: “The kids got antsy waiting for the movie to start.”
What part of speech is “antsy”?
“Antsy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “antsy” come from?
The word “antsy” dates back to around 1900. Grew out of the American English phrase "ants in one's pants" — first recorded as rural Southern US slang in the early 1900s.
