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[ant-see] / ˈænt si /


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After 28 years of watching World Cups from football's wilderness, there was never much danger of the Tartan Army getting antsy about the gridlock on the road to Foxborough.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The terrific Mr. Baker portrays Leigh with antsy anxiousness thinly masked by a veneer of professional camaraderie—he knows that Jay’s participation is crucial to the success, or maybe existence, of the production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Investors are getting antsy about a credit bubble and contagion effects cross the $20 trillion industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Normally, when Robby’s had her fair share of like showing me YouTube clips or Reels, then I’ll start to get antsy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

It's only a ten-minute walk to the theater, but I'm antsy because I'd like to get something to eat before the show.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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