Meaning & use

antic

noun·Everyday

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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