fantod

fan·tod

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fan-tod]
- /ˈfæn tɒd/
- /fˈantɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fan-tod]
- /ˈfæn tɒd/

Definitions of fantod word

noun fantod 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. 1
noun fantod Sometimes, fantods. a sudden outpouring of anger, outrage, or a similar intense emotion. 1
noun fantod A state or attack of uneasiness or unreasonableness. 1
noun fantod crotchety or faddish behaviour 0
noun fantod a state of restlessness or unease 0
noun fantod a nervous condition 0

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Origin of fantod

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

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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Parts of speech for Fantod

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exclamation

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fantod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fantod usage trend in Literature

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