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- [an-tik]
- /ˈæn tɪk/
- /ˈæntɪk/
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- [an-tik]
- /ˈæn tɪk/
Definitions of antic word
- noun antic an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon 3
- adjective antic fantastic; grotesque 3
- adjective antic fantastic and queer; grotesque 3
- adjective antic odd and funny; ludicrous 3
- noun antic a playful, silly, or ludicrous act, trick, etc.; prank; caper 3
- noun antic a clown or buffoon 3
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Origin of antic
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; earlier antike, antique < Italian antico ancient (< Latin antīcus, antīquus; see antique), apparently taken to mean “grotesque,” as used in descriptions of fantastic figures found in Roman ruins
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Parts of speech for Antic
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
antic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antic
noun antic
- trick — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
- joke — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- shenanigan — Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery.
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- romp — to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
adjective antic
- riproaring — boisterously wild and exciting; riotous: Have a rip-roaring good time.
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
- larkish — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
- knee-slapper — a joke evoking boisterous hilarity.
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