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Language: Old English
Origin: æmette

ant

 noun
     
Related topics: Insects
ant [countable]
1HBI a small insect that lives in large groups
2

have ants in your pants

spoken to be so excited or full of energy that you are unable to sit or stand still - used humorously
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