Meaning & use
antics
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Playful, silly, or outrageous behavior.
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The puppy's antics kept the whole family laughing.
The politician's antics drew criticism from both sides of the aisle.
A note on using this word
Antics almost always appears in the plural and often carries a lighthearted or mildly disapproving tone, depending on context.
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