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antic
[ an-tik ]
noun
- Usually antics.
- a playful trick or prank; caper.
- a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
- Archaic.
- an actor in a grotesque or ridiculous presentation.
- a buffoon; clown.
- Obsolete.
- a grotesque theatrical presentation; ridiculous interlude.
- a grotesque or fantastic sculptured figure, as a gargoyle.
adjective
- ludicrous; funny.
- fantastic; odd; grotesque:
an antic disposition.
verb (used without object)
- Obsolete. to perform antics; caper.
antic
/ ˈæԳɪ /
noun
- archaic.an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
adjective
- archaic.fantastic; grotesque
Other Word Forms
- t·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of antic1
Example Sentences
But those who seek the antics of the “Vanderpump Rules” heyday need not worry.
The voters were not impressed by his antics or his reprise of the million-dollar lottery gambit.
First, this season Hurley was a walking distraction at UConn, his angry sideline antics constantly grabbing the headlines and making one wonder how long would he have lasted with the Lakers before completely melting down?
Tubb is one of many former co-stars who have been fondly remembering Kilmer's acting and his antics, following his death at the age of 65.
The Daily Mail has described it as "deranged" and says its members have "unleashed misery on thousands of ordinary people though their selfish antics".
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