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 ā€œthe fantodsā€ 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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