antic

noun
UK: /ˈæntɪk/
US: /ˈæntɪk/

  1. A playful trick or silly act; a prank.

    1. The kids got into some antic while we were away. [ ] [ ]
    2. The class clown was always up to some kind of antic, disrupting the lesson. [ ] [ ]

  2. Usually plural. Foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.

    1. The party was full of antic and laughter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The late-night antics of the students kept the whole dorm awake. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

caper prank trick lark frolic
antic intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a playful, silly, or mischievous way.

    1. The puppy began to antic around the yard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children were anticing about, full of energy and excitement. [ ] [ ]
antic adjective

  1. Playful or clownish.

    1. He has an antic sense of humor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The comedian's antic gestures had the audience roaring with laughter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "antic" in English means: A playful trick or silly act; a prank., Usually plural. Foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "antic" is /ˈæntɪk/ in British English and /ˈæntɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antic": caper, prank, trick, lark, frolic.

Example usage of "antic": "The kids got into some antic while we were away.". More examples on the page.