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antic Definition and Meaning in English (antic definition)

noun
Synonyms:pranktrickjest
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Antic definition: An antic is a playful, often attention-grabbing act or gesture that is usually amusing or silly.

Definitions of Antic

  1. 1noun

    An antic is a playful, often attention-grabbing act or gesture that is usually amusing or silly.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Describing something as antic means it is grotesque, bizarre, or fantastic in appearance or character, often in an old-fashioned or whimsical way.

Example Sentences

casual

“The children's playful antics filled the house with laughter.”

casual

“He was known for his silly antics during school plays.”

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pluralantics
adverbanticly

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