Associations to the word «Antic»
Noun
- Atari
- Sprite
- Graphics
- Interrupt
- Graphic
- Dancing
- Huxley
- Pixel
- Screen
- Byte
- Antic
- Scan
- Hay
- Blank
- Cpu
- Mode
- Prank
- Clown
- Chip
- Gesture
- Disposition
- Trick
- Display
- Cafe
- Courtroom
- Increment
- Behavior
- Roommate
- Update
- Retrieve
- Marge
- Singing
- Missile
- Persona
- Mockery
- Register
- Notoriety
- Amusement
- Interpretation
- Instruction
- Yogi
- Humor
- Laugh
- Punk
- Laughter
- Semantic
- Cartoon
- Stunt
- Costume
- Foil
- Hardware
- Monkey
- Demeanor
- Grimace
Adjective
Wiktionary
ANTIC, adjective. (architecture) (arts) Grotesque, incongruous.
ANTIC, adjective. Grotesque, bizarre; absurd.
ANTIC, adjective. Obsolete form of antique.
ANTIC, noun. (architecture) (arts) (obsolete) A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
ANTIC, noun. A caricature.
ANTIC, noun. (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
ANTIC, noun. A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
ANTIC, noun. (animation) (from "anticipation") A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
ANTIC, verb. (intransitive) To perform antics, caper.
ANTIC, verb. (obsolete) To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
ANTIC, verb. (transitive) (rare) To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
ANTIC, verb. (transitive) To make appear like a buffoon.
Dictionary definition
ANTIC, noun. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
ANTIC, verb. Act as or like a clown.
ANTIC, adjective. Ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.