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an·tic
 antic
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- pronunciation:
- aen
tihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(usu. pl.) playful or funny actions; pranks.
The clown's antics made the audience roar with laughter.
- synonyms:
- capers, didos, monkeyshines, pranks, shenanigans
- similar words:
- buffoonery, clownishness, escapades, foolery, frolics, horseplay, larks, mischief, monkey business, play, practical jokes, romps, tomfoolery, tricks
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| definition 2: |
an act of mischief.
What antics are those kids up to now?! |
| definition 3: |
ridiculous or contorted gestures.
- similar words:
- buffoonery, clowning, gestures, jesting, miming
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| related words: |
amusement, fun, nonsense, trick |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
whimsical, silly, or otherwise odd or unpredictable.
- synonyms:
- bizarre, odd, whimsical
- similar words:
- clownish, comical, unpredictable
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
antics, anticking, anticked |
| definition: |
to frolic or caper, as with merriment.
- synonyms:
- caper, frisk, frolic, gambol, skylark
- similar words:
- clown, fool around, horse around, lark, play, romp, sport
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| related words: |
gambol |
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