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antic

 

[ หˆรฆn.tษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior, style

The term 'antic' refers to playful or amusing behavior that is often exaggerated or whimsical. Antics are typically associated with clowning or jesting and can involve acts that are intended to entertain or provoke laughter. This word is often used to describe the silly or ludicrous actions of individuals, particularly in a theatrical context. Antics can be delightful but may also border on the absurd.

Synonyms

joke, prank, shenanigan, tomfoolery

Examples of usage

  • The clown's antics kept the children laughing.
  • Her antics at the party were the highlight of the evening.
  • He performed a series of antics that left everyone in stitches.

Translations

Translations of the word "antic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช antik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคไปฃใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antiguo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋Œ€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุชูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคไปฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antiguo

Etymology

The word 'antic' originates from the Italian word 'antico', meaning 'ancient'. It was adopted into English in the early 17th century. Originally, it referred to the art and style from classical antiquity, before evolving to denote whimsical behavior and actions that are often exaggerated or playful. The shift in meaning reflects a cultural fascination with comedic display and the lighter side of human interactions. Over time, 'antics' have come to symbolize not just actions of jest but also the spirit of fun and lightheartedness that can sometimes disrupt the mundane.</br> The influence of theater and clowning in Renaissance Europe significantly contributed to this expanded meaning. It encapsulates a cultural appreciation for humor and the absurd, further embedding itself into the lexicon of entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,602 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.