antic

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/ˈæn.tɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
A caricature.
(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

verb

To perform antics, caper.
To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.

adjective

Playful, funny, absurd
Grotesque, incongruous.
Grotesque, bizarre

adjective

Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
Designating a style of type.
Embossed without gilt.

noun

A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping

Related words

Synonyms

antiquated disused outdated joke prank caper clown around trick grotesque strange fantastical clown fantastic unusual frolic zany shenanigan dido

Associated

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Rhymes

frantic pedantic sycophantic mantic semantic gigantic transatlantic middle atlantic atlantic bankatlantic

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