Definition of Antic

1. Noun. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.

Exact synonyms: Caper, Joke, Prank, Put-on, Trick
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation
Specialized synonyms: Dirty Trick, Practical Joke
Derivative terms: Jokester, Prankster, Trickster

2. Verb. Act as or like a clown.
Exact synonyms: Clown, Clown Around
Generic synonyms: Jest, Joke
Derivative terms: Clown, Clowning, Clowning

3. Adjective. Ludicrously odd. "A grotesque reflection in the mirror"
Exact synonyms: Fantastic, Fantastical, Grotesque
Similar to: Strange, Unusual
Derivative terms: Grotesqueness

Definition of Antic

1. a. Old; antique.

2. n. A buffoon or merry-andrew; one that practices odd gesticulations; the Fool of the old play.

3. v. t. To make appear like a buffoon.

4. v. i. To perform antics.

Definition of Antic

1. to act in a clownish manner [v -TICKED, -TICKING, -TICS]

Medical Definition of Antic

1. 1. Old; antique. "Lords of antic fame." 2. Odd; fantastic; fanciful; grotesque; ludicrous. "The antic postures of a merry-andrew." (Addison) "The Saxons . . . Worshiped many idols, barbarous in name, some monstrous, all antic for shape." (Fuller) Origin: The same word as antique; cf. It. Antico ancient. See Antique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antic

antibody technology
antiboss
antibourgeois
antiboycott
antibrachial
antibrachium
antibromic
antibug
antiburglar
antiburglary
antibuser
antibusers
antibusiness
antibusing
antic (current term)
antic (current term)
anticaking
anticalculous
antically
anticancer
anticapitalism
anticapitalisms
anticapitalist
anticar
anticarcinogen
anticarcinogen
anticarcinogenic agents
anticarcinogens
anticardiolipin antibodies
anticaries

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