fantod

[fan-tod]

noun

Usually fantods. a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness; the willies; the fidgets (usually preceded by the): We all developed the fantods when the plane was late in arriving.

Sometimes fantods. a sudden outpouring of anger, outrage, or a similar intense emotion.

Origin of fantod

1835–40; apparently fant(igue) (earlier fantique, perhaps blend of fantasy and frantic; -igue probably by association with fatigue) + -od(s), of obscure origin; see -s³

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British Dictionary definitions for fantod

fantod

noun

crotchety or faddish behaviour

(pl) a state of restlessness or unease

Word Origin for fantod

C19: of uncertain origin

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