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Antics
/ˈæntɪks/
A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
📖 Definitions of "Antics"
- 1
A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- 2
A caricature.
- 3
(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
- 4
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- 1
To perform antics, caper.
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To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
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To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
- 1
A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Antics"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| jokenoun | Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. |
| pranknoun | A practical joke or mischievous trick. |
| capernoun | A prank or practical joke. |
| clown aroundverb | To have fun in an irresponsible manner. |
| tricknoun | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| grotesquenoun | Anything grotesque. |
| strangenoun | (slang, uncountable) Sex outside of one's current relationship. |
| fantasticalnoun | Something that is fantastical. |
| clownnoun | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. |
| fantasticnoun | (archaic) A fanciful or whimsical person. |
| unusualnoun | Something that is unusual; an anomaly. |
| buffoonerynoun | The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness. |
| cinemanoun | (countable) A movie theatre, a movie house. |
| larksnoun | Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. |
| moviesnoun | (by extension) The cinema |
| shenanigansnoun | Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. |
| interpolnoun | The International Criminal Police Organization, an international organization facilitating police cooperation. |
| turn on the bright lights | the debut studio album by American rock band Interpol. |
| our love to admire | the third studio album by American rock band Interpol, released on July 10, 2007, through Capitol Records and Parlophone. |
| the black ep | an EP by American rock band Interpol, released in August 2003 by EMI Records. |
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