Lexic.us

Definition of Antic

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

2. Verb. Act as or like a clown.

3. Adjective. Ludicrously odd. "A grotesque reflection in the mirror"

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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