FANTODS

fantods

(noun) an ill-defined state of irritability and distress

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

The first known record of the word is from 1839, in the book Adventures of Harry Franco by Charles Biggs.

Noun

fantods

(chiefly, dated) plural of fantod To have “the fantods” is to be in a state of nervousness, distress, or anxiety.

Source: Wiktionary


FANTOD

Fan"tod, Fan"tad, n. [Cf. Fantigue.]

Definition: State of worry or excitement; fidget; fuss; also, indisposition; pet; sulks. [Slang]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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