antic (ˈæntɪk
)
Definitions
noun
- archaic an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
adjective
- archaic fantastic; grotesque
See also
anticsWord Origin
C16: from Italian antico something ancient, or grotesque (from its application to fantastic carvings found in ruins of ancient Rome); see antiqueUsage examples
He turned to Lilith, who had been watching this outburst as though amused by the cavorting of an antic dog.
, 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)