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antic

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Synonyms: mantic, anetic, cantic, anti, attic, ontic, anti-, artic, antis, atic, antiq

Antonyms: mantic, anetic, cantic, anti, attic, ontic, anti-, artic, antis, atic, antiq

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Adjective

  1. Playful, funny, absurd.
  2. Grotesque, incongruous.
  3. Grotesque, bizarre
  4. Obsolete form of antique.

Noun

  1. A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
  2. A caricature.
  3. A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
    • I'm fed up with your constant antics in class. Please behave yourself!
  4. A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
  5. Obsolete form of antique.

Verb

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

Noun

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

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