fretsome

English

Etymology

From fret +‎ -some.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: frĕt'səm, IPA(key): /ˈfrɛtsəm/
  • Rhymes: -ɛtsəm
  • Hyphenation: fret‧some

Adjective

fretsome (comparative more fretsome, superlative most fretsome)

  1. Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.
    • 2011, Karen Miller, The Innocent Mage:
      Durm unfolded his hands, spread them wide. 'To what purpose? Nix, Her Majesty and I are doing all that can be done. He finds other visitors fretsome.' Gar glared. 'You're saying he'd find me fretsome? I am his son, Durm.'

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