fantod

[ fan-tod ]

noun
  1. 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.

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

Origin of fantod

1
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

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British Dictionary definitions for fantod

fantod

/ (ˈfæntəd) /


noun
  1. crotchety or faddish behaviour

  2. (pl) a state of restlessness or unease

Origin of fantod

1
C19: of uncertain origin

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