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Antics

/ˈæntɪks/

A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

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noun
  1. 1

    A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

  2. 2

    A caricature.

  3. 3

    (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

  4. 4

    A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

verb
  1. 1

    To perform antics, caper.

  2. 2

    To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.

  3. 3

    To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.

noun
  1. 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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WordDefinition
jokenounSomething said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
pranknounA practical joke or mischievous trick.
capernounA prank or practical joke.
clown aroundverbTo have fun in an irresponsible manner.
tricknounSomething designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
grotesquenounAnything grotesque.
strangenoun(slang, uncountable) Sex outside of one's current relationship.
fantasticalnounSomething that is fantastical.
clownnounA 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.
unusualnounSomething that is unusual; an anomaly.
buffoonerynounThe behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.
cinemanoun(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house.
larksnounAny of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
moviesnoun(by extension) The cinema
shenanigansnounDeceitful tricks; trickery; games.
interpolnounThe International Criminal Police Organization, an international organization facilitating police cooperation.
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our love to admirethe third studio album by American rock band Interpol, released on July 10, 2007, through Capitol Records and Parlophone.
the black epan EP by American rock band Interpol, released in August 2003 by EMI Records.

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