| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flustered | New York Times | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Nervously distracted | LA Times Daily | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Nervously distracted | The Washington Post | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Nervously distracted | ||
| Agitated | Eugene Sheffer | 30 Jan 2016 |
| Worked up | ||
| Nervously excited | ||
| Agitated | ||
| Highly excited, slangy style. |