1. Restless or impatient; fidgety: The long wait made the children antsy. 2. Nervous; apprehensive: "Camps got shot up all the time, but if there wasn't a shoot-up, they'd get antsy" (Harper's).

What does getting antsy mean?

1 informal : restless, fidgety antsy children also : impatient, eager antsy for a new challenge. 2 informal : nervous, apprehensive antsy investors.

Why are you so antsy meaning?

very nervous, worried, or unpleasantly excited: It was a long drive and the children started to get antsy. I always get antsy about meeting my husband's boss. Synonym. fretful.