he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit
after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
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In 1979, stand-ups working at the Comedy Store started getting antsy.—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Whether bored, antsy, or both, Louis began swaying his hips from side to side and dancing to the music.—Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Security was no doubt antsy to call it a night and go home.—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Even before the Iran war sent inflation soaring, traders were antsy about an economy with a 260% debt-to-GDP ratio hitting the fiscal gas.—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for antsy