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What does the word antic mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word antic , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
An antic is a prank to the extreme. It’s outrageous, but it’s usually meant to be funny. When the senior class steals the principal’s car and manages to get it inside the gym, the antic may be condemned by the school, but everyone else probably thinks it’s hilarious.
adjective. literary or old use uk / ˈæn.tɪk / us / ˈæn.tɪk /. Add to word list. strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way: Such an antic comedy does not need to be realistic. His mood and behaviour vary, from silent intensity to almost antic animation. Synonym. bizarre.
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.
The meaning of ANTIC is an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action : caper —usually plural. How to use antic in a sentence. Did you know?
Verb. Filter. noun. A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper. The students' antics got them into trouble. American Heritage. A playful, silly, or ludicrous act, trick, etc.; prank. Webster's New World. A buffoon, especially a performing clown.
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antics (noun) antic / ˈ æntɪk/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of ANTIC. [more antic; most antic] : very playful, funny, or silly. an antic comedian. antic humor. — see also antics.
