fantod

[ fan-tod ]

/ ˈfæn tɒd /

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noun

Usually the fantods . a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness; the willies; the fidgets: 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.

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Origin of fantod

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

Words nearby fantod

fantasyland, fan the flames, Fanti, Fantin-Latour, fantoccini, fantod, fantom, fantoosh, fan tracery, Fanum Fortunae, fan vault

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British Dictionary definitions for fantod

fantod

/ (ˈfæntəd) /

noun

crotchety or faddish behaviour

(pl) a state of restlessness or unease

Word Origin for fantod

C19: of uncertain origin

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