"fretsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more fretsome [comparative], most fretsome [superlative]
Etymology: From fret + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fret|some|pos=adjective}} fret + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} fretsome (comparative more fretsome, superlative most fretsome)
  1. Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless Related terms: fretful
    Sense id: en-fretsome-en-adj-dtN5Ga2- Categories (other): English adjectives suffixed with -some, English entries with incorrect language header

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