Meaning & use
antic
A playful, mischievous, or extravagant act, usually used in the plural to describe a series of such behaviors.
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The puppy's antics kept the whole family laughing during dinner.
The comedian's stage antics won over even the quietest members of the audience.
A note on using this word
Antic is almost always used in its plural form, "antics," to describe a pattern of silly or attention-grabbing behavior.
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