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Definition of “antic

antic (ˈæntɪkPronunciation for antic

Definitions

noun

  1. archaic an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon

adjective

  1. archaic fantastic; grotesque

See also

antics

Word Origin

C16: from Italian antico something ancient, or grotesque (from its application to fantastic carvings found in ruins of ancient Rome); see antique

Usage examples

  • He turned to Lilith, who had been watching this outburst as though amused by the cavorting of an antic dog.
    Clive Barker, COLDHEART CANYON (2001)
  • The Associated Press calls it "aggressively antic ," while Variety liked its "brash, lunatic spirit.
    CBC (2005)
  • Viewers got closer to the action than a groupie, but by far the most shocking backstage antic was his admission he hated it.
    Glasgow Herald (2002)

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