1
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
antic shenanigans that made me nearly fall over with laughter
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2
as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
an antic group of kids at summer camp
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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antic
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
But dismissing Pyongyang’s charm offensive as just another antic would be a massive missed opportunity.
—Jung-Chul Lee, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2015
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
But any heaviness was immediately tempered by Paddington’s usual antics and a new villain: a delightfully silly Hugh Grant with a penchant for elaborate disguises and magic tricks.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Donald Trump’s latest antic ahead of the U.S. election month is accusing the U.K.’s ruling Labour Party of meddling.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
But dismissing Pyongyang’s charm offensive as just another antic would be a massive missed opportunity.
—Jung-Chul Lee, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2015
Noun
The drunken antics that occur at them are equally legendary.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
But any heaviness was immediately tempered by Paddington’s usual antics and a new villain: a delightfully silly Hugh Grant with a penchant for elaborate disguises and magic tricks.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antic
Adjective
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Donkey provided comic relief, pathos and friendship to Shrek, with the film praised for its humorous twist on fairy-tale tropes.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Transitioning to the playful if immature Roxster in Mad About the Boy was a breath of fresh air for Woodall.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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But one celebrity sneakily knows the details of every prank and is faking their reactions.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The actor added that Steven Spielberg — who directed Temple of Doom and served as a writer and an executive producer on The Goonies — set up an elaborate prank in anticipation of Ford's visit.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are times when an actor leaning into the role of straight man can make comedic material even funnier (Leslie Nielsen’s late career was entirely built on the premise), but this isn’t one of them.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Some were comedic, like a moment when McKee, playing Annie in middle age, attends her first aerobics class.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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She is set to share personal tips and tricks for cooking, gardening and more.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even the guy who runs the garment shop is very funny.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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And my self-worth’s at an all-time low The music video is seemingly made for the internet, full of funny, relatable lines expressed via a satisfyingly upfront, upbeat delivery.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film follows two determined fathers who engage in a comical battle to enroll their kids in an elite preschool, escalating into an absurd competition with unexpected results.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The laidback energy resonated throughout the entire night, which featured minor goofs from Timothée Chalamet and Jessica Williams along with comical bits reuniting cast members from our favorite shows of the past.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, as a Jewish man with a direct connection to the horrors that the Nazi regime inflicted on millions of people, Spiegelman recently collaborated with author Joe Sacco on a three-page comic about the alarming situation in Gaza.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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This week’s challenge is focused on books with a sharp comic edge that were adapted for the screen.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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