First Known Use: 1529
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1antic
noun an·tic \ˈan-tik\
Definition of ANTIC
1
: an attention-drawing often wildly playful or funny act or action : caper <childish antics>
2
archaic : a performer of a grotesque or ludicrous part : buffoon
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Origin of ANTIC
Italian antico ancient thing or person, from antico ancient, from Latin antiquus — more at antique
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2antic
adjective
: very playful, funny, or silly
Full Definition of ANTIC
2
a : characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity b : whimsically gay : frolicsome
— an·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ANTIC
1548
Related to ANTIC
- Synonyms
- funny, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, hilarious, humoristic, humorous, hysterical (also hysteric), killing, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, screaming, sidesplitting, uproarious
- Antonyms
- humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical
ANTIC Defined for Kids
antic
noun an·tic \ˈan-tik\
Definition of ANTIC for Kids
: a wildly playful or funny act or action <We laughed at the kitten's antics.>
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