Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪk/
noun a playful or silly act or trick
A1 The children's play was full of antic behavior.
A2 The clown's antics made the audience laugh.
B1 The comedian's antic on stage was a big hit with the crowd.
B2 The actor's antic in the movie scene was both hilarious and impressive.
C1 The politician's antic during the debate was seen as unprofessional.
C2 The artist's antic at the gallery opening caused quite a stir among the attendees.
adjective playful or silly in a playful way
A1 The children's antic behavior made their parents laugh.
A2 She couldn't help but join in the antic fun at the party.
B1 The antic antics of the circus clown entertained the audience.
B2 The antic gestures of the comedian had the audience in stitches.
C1 His antic sense of humor often left people bewildered.
C2 The antic performance of the actors was praised by critics.
formal The actor's antic behavior on stage was met with mixed reviews from the critics.
informal I can't believe the antic my dog pulled when I left him alone for five minutes!
slang That antic at the party last night was wild!
figurative Her antic of quitting her job without notice left everyone in shock.
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