Fantods

/ˈfæntɑdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fantod; multiple instances or bouts of nervousness, anxiety, or restlessness.

Etymology

The standard plural of 'fantod,' formed by adding '-s.' Though often used as a mass noun (referring to a general state), 'fantods' can denote multiple separate episodes or manifestations of anxious discomfort.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'fantods' is often used as a singular mass noun (like 'the jitters'), making it one of English's quirky words that blur the line between singular and plural—you can have 'the fantods' just like 'the creeps.'

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