to fret or be anxious and impatient, especially when waiting for news or results; feeling worked up.
試験の合否をやきもきしながら待っていた。
I waited anxiously for the exam results.
恋人の帰りが遅くて、母はやきもきしていた。
The mother was fretting because her partner was late coming home.
仕事の進みが遅くて、上司がやきもきしている。
The boss is getting anxious because the work is progressing slowly.