[count] : a kind of small insect that lives in an organized social group
▪ a colony of ants = an ant colony — see color picture
▪ a colony of ants = an ant colony — see color picture
ants in your pants
informal : a strong feeling of wanting to be active and not wait for something : a feeling of excitement and impatience
▪ a little kid with ants in her pants
▪ a little kid with ants in her pants







