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- Dictionaryantics/ˈantɪks/
plural
- 1. foolish, outrageous, or amusing behaviour: "the antics of our political parties"
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amusing, silly, or strange behavior: The antics of the clowns amused the children. (Definition of antics from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1. a. : characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity. an antic farce. b. : whimsically lighthearted : frolicsome. Gelbart's intelligence is antic and playful. Lloyd Rose. 2. archaic : grotesque, bizarre.
amusing, silly, or strange behavior: The antics of the clowns amused the children. (Definition of antics from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Antics definition: absurd or grotesque acts or postures. See examples of ANTICS used in a sentence.
Definition of 'antics' Word Frequency. antics. (æntɪks ) plural noun. Antics are funny, silly, or unusual ways of behaving. Elizabeth tolerated Sarah's antics. More Synonyms of antics. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. British English pronunciation. American English pronunciation. Collins. Apps.
plural noun clowning, tricks, stunts, mischief, larks, capers, pranks, frolics, escapades, foolishness, silliness, playfulness, skylarking, horseplay, buffoonery, tomfoolery, monkey tricks She tolerated his antics.
The noun antic is most commonly used in the plural form, as in “the coach was growing tired of his star player’s silly antics after scoring.” Sometimes antics can lean toward the not-so-funny side as well. Really ridiculous behavior that is more foolish than funny can also be called antics.
noun. Usually antics. a playful trick or prank; caper. a grotesque, fantastic, or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture. Archaic. an actor in a grotesque or ridiculous presentation. a buffoon; clown. Obsolete. a grotesque theatrical presentation; ridiculous interlude.
Definition of antics noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way: Such an antic comedy does not need to be realistic. His mood and behavior vary, from silent intensity to almost antic animation. Synonym. bizarre. See also. antics. Fewer examples. I enjoyed the performances and the antic humor of the piece.
