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English adjective: antic

1. antic ludicrously odd


SamplesHamlet's assumed antic disposition.
Fantastic Halloween costumes.
A grotesque reflection in the mirror.


Synonymsfantastic, fantastical, grotesque


Similarstrange, unusual


Antonymsfamiliar


English noun: antic

1. antic (act) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement


Synonymscaper, joke, prank, put-on, trick


Broader (hypernym)diversion, recreation


Narrower (hyponym)dirty trick, practical joke


English verb: antic

1. antic (body) act as or like a clown


Synonymsclown, clown around


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)jest, joke









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