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From fret +‎ -some.

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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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