antic Definition
- 1an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action
- 2a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture
Using antic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The clown's antics had the audience in stitches.
Example
He was known for his silly antics at parties.
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The children were amused by the monkey's playful antics.
antic Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with antic
cut up antics
wildly playful or mischievous behavior
Example
The kids were up all night with their cut up antics.
the outrageous or scandalous behavior of wealthy and well-known individuals
Example
The tabloids are always full of stories about the antics of the rich and famous.
monkey antics
playful or mischievous behavior, often associated with monkeys
Example
The monkey's antics kept the visitors entertained for hours.
Origins of antic
from Italian 'antico', meaning 'ancient'
Summary: antic in Brief
An 'antic' [ˈæntɪk] is an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action. It can also refer to a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture. Examples of 'antic' include a clown's playful antics, a monkey's mischievous antics, or the outrageous behavior of the rich and famous. Synonyms for 'antic' include 'prank,' 'joke,' 'trick,' 'gag,' and 'stunt.'
