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   antic

   /ˈantɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. grotesque or bizarre. archaic

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Italian antico ‘antique’, used to mean ‘grotesque’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anticAntic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANTIC is an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action : caper —usually plural. How to use antic in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ANTIC definition: 1. strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way: 2. strange and unusual…. Learn more.

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   ANTIC meaning: 1. strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way: 2. strange and unusual…. Learn more.

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   1. Usu., antics. a. a playful or silly trick or prank; caper. b. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture. 2. Archaic.

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   1. Archaic. fantastic and queer; grotesque. : also ˈantick. 2. odd and funny; ludicrous. noun. 3. a playful, silly, or ludicrous act, trick, etc.; prank; caper. 4. Archaic. a clown or buffoon. verb intransitive Word forms: ˈanticked or ˈanticking. 5. to perform antics; caper. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   What does the word antic mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word antic, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. antic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   An antic is a prank to the extreme. It’s outrageous, but it’s usually meant to be funny. When the senior class steals the principal’s car and manages to get it inside the gym, the antic may be condemned by the school, but everyone else probably thinks it’s hilarious.

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   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.

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    antic (adjective) antics (noun) antic / ˈ æntɪk/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of ANTIC. [more antic; most antic] : very playful, funny, or silly. an antic comedian. antic humor. — see also antics.

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    Antic Definition. ăntĭk. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Adjective. Verb. Filter. noun. A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper. The students' antics got them into trouble. American Heritage. A playful, silly, or ludicrous act, trick, etc.; prank. Webster's New World.