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Is "get antsy" also used commonly to adults?

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Rebecca

Yes, the word "antsy" can be used to describe anyone who feels impatient, restless, unable to sit still, anxious, or nervous. It can apply to adults as well as children and animals. Ex: If I don't get enough exercise, I start to get antsy. Ex: I'm antsy for the package to arrive. Ex: She is getting antsy waiting for her test results.

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