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
Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The chest-thumping celebrations in the White House and the antics of its pet-project DOGE intersected to rile up Democrats, who have been trying to defend all corners of the federal cogs.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Some are lush; others have an antic hint of Roz Chast’s cartoons in The New Yorker.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
But his antics was indicative of a sport that is very much tied to the whims of India, who are cricket’s cash cow and its finances dictate almost every major decision in cricket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The chest-thumping celebrations in the White House and the antics of its pet-project DOGE intersected to rile up Democrats, who have been trying to defend all corners of the federal cogs.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antic
Adjective
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The book often details in a humorous way how his upbringing affected his many relationships — both romantically and professionally.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Director Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the 1982 Stephen King novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) is a more stylish, grounded and even humorous take than the over-the-top 1987 movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hero and Richard Dawson as a villainous TV show host.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Embrace authentic storytelling, playful language and unique design.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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From Carol Stream, Kyle Daily’s knives have playful handles with a contoured coke-bottle shape, whimsical file work along the spine and studs pressed in like polka-dots.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Joe Berton, the man whom Sports Illustrated photographed to depict a fictional Mets mega-prospect in an instant-classic April Fools Day story, visited Citi Field on Tuesday in recognition of the prank’s 40th anniversary.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Manager Emma Hayes was, at least in the moment, less impressed with the prank.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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But before things ended up in a fight, the atmosphere grew more animated when the comedic WWE faction Alpha Academy, whose members include Otis, Maxxine Dupri, and Akira Tozawa joined in on the scene to help out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During a double-decker bus ride around the city, some friends get hit by tree branches and in select trailer scenes, tension turns into comedic relief.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If not, there will be a new game released tomorrow with another chance to guess the categories, and Newsweek will be back with more tips and tricks to help you along!—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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What Dangerous or Tricky People Might Do Ruda says kids should recognize common tricks that dangerous or tricky person might use to catch them off guard.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On her first series, the actress played the furry and funny Honk on the Kroffts’ Far Out Space Nuts, a character who spoke only in horn-like honks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Everyone was so nervous to tell Mike what our number was, which was so funny.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Other pages of the menu are comical and sometimes a turnoff with graphic sketches of rattlesnake, kangaroo and buffalo, calling attention to dishes made with these unfortunate species.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The comical timing of his dismissal saw Fluminense left without a coach before many other teams had even started their first league game.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s what made Val’s comic genius even more impressive.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The comedian and actor will be there throughout the weekend promoting the comic Minor Threats.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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