Antsy (Adjective)
Meaning
Nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The coach was getting antsy as the clock ticked down and his team was still trailing by a point.
- She's been antsy all day, pacing back and forth in the waiting room as she waits for the doctor's diagnosis.
- The toddler was antsy on the plane ride, constantly squirming and whining as the hours dragged on.
- The thoroughbred was antsy in the starting gate, prancing and snorting as it waited for the signal to start the race.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the hikers grew antsy, eager to find shelter before the rain started pouring down.