shpilkes

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שפּילקעס‎ (shpilkes, “needles”)

Noun

shpilkes pl (plural only)

A state of impatience, agitation, anxiety, or any combination thereof.
This job interview tomorrow gives me shpilkes.

Synonyms

(state of agitation): on pins and needles

See also

ants in one's pants

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