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An old-fashioned adjective describing something that is bizarre, grotesque, or clownish in appearance or behavior.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то причудливое, гротескное или клоунское по внешнему виду или поведению.esAdjetivo que describe algo extravagante, grotesco o bufonesco en apariencia o comportamiento, a menudo con un tono arcaico o literario.frAdjectif désuet qualifiant quelque chose de grotesque, d'excentrique ou de bouffon dans son apparence ou son comportement, souvent lié à des gestes ou des attitudes bizarres.deVeraltetes Adjektiv für etwas Possenhaftes, Groteskes oder Clowneskes im Aussehen oder Verhalten.ptAdjetivo pouco comum que descreve algo ou alguém com aparência ou comportamento excêntrico, grotesco, bizarro ou de palhaço.zh过时的形容词，形容外表或行为古怪、怪诞或像小丑一样的。arصفة تعني غريبًا أو مضحكًا بشكل مهرّج أو طريف، وتُستخدم لوصف المظهر أو السلوك عندما يكون شاذًا أو مثيرًا للسخرية.

1. Playfully odd or grotesque C1 formal

   Characterized by ludicrous, bizarre, or clownish behavior or appearance.

   • The jester wore an antic costume with bells and bright colors.
   • His antic gestures made the children laugh uncontrollably.
   • The painting featured antic figures in a surreal landscape.

   ruГротескно-игривыйesextravagante, grotescofrbizarre et clownesquedePossenhaft-groteskptGrotescamente brincalhãozh滑稽古怪的arمُهَرِّج طَرِيف

   Synonyme: bizarreclownishcomicalfancifulfarcicalfreakishgrotesqueludicrousoddwhimsicalzany

   Antonyme: graveserioussolemn

2. Clownish or absurd C1 formal

   Resembling or relating to the actions of a clown; deliberately absurd or funny.

   • The comedian's antic performance delighted the audience.
   • She made antic faces to cheer up her friend.
   • The play was full of antic humor and slapstick comedy.

   ruКлоунский или абсурдныйespayasesco o absurdofrbouffon, clownesquedeClownesk oder absurdptPalhaço ou absurdozh滑稽可笑的或荒谬的arمهرّج أو سخيف

   Synonyme: absurdbuffoonishclownishcomicaldrollfarcicalgrotesqueludicrouswhimsicalzany

   Antonyme: dignifiedgraveserioussolemn

• more antic comparative form
• most antic superlative form

A noun referring to a playful, funny, or often absurd action or behavior, typically done for amusement.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее игривое, забавное или часто абсурдное действие или поведение, обычно совершаемое ради развлечения.esSustantivo que designa una acción o comportamiento juguetón, divertido o a menudo absurdo, realizado generalmente para entretener o llamar la atención.frNom désignant une action ou un comportement ludique, amusant ou souvent absurde, généralement accompli pour divertir.deSubstantiv, das eine verspielte, lustige oder oft alberne Handlung oder Verhaltensweise bezeichnet, die meist zur Unterhaltung ausgeführt wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma ação ou comportamento brincalhão, engraçado ou frequentemente absurdo, geralmente feito por diversão.zh名词，指嬉戏、滑稽或常常荒唐的举动或行为，通常是为了好玩而做出。arاسم يدل على تصرف أو سلوك مرح أو مضحك أو عبثي في كثير من الأحيان، يُقْدَم عليه عادةً بغرض التسلية أو إضحاك الآخرين.

1. Playful or silly behavior B2 informal

   A funny, strange, or exaggerated action, often intended to amuse others.

   • The children's antics at the party made everyone laugh.
   • His clownish antics were the highlight of the show.
   • The puppy's playful antics kept us entertained for hours.

   ruВыходкаespayasada, travesurafrpitreriedePossenptPalhaçadazh滑稽举动arسلوك مرح أو طائش

   Synonyme: capercapricedidoescapadefrolicgambolhorseplaylarkmischiefprankshenaniganstunttomfoolerytrick

   Antonyme: seriousnesssobriety

2. Acting like a clown B2 informal

   To behave in a silly or exaggerated way, similar to a clown.

   • He anticked around the stage, making funny faces.
   • The comedian anticked to get the audience laughing.
   • Stop anticking and focus on the task at hand.

   ruКривлятьсяespayasadafrClowneriedePossenreißenptPalhaçadazh装傻arالتصرف كالمهرج

   Synonyme: buffoonerycaperclowningescapadefrolicgambollarkprankstunttrick

3. Odd or grotesque appearance C1 formal

   Something that is strange, unusual, or bizarre in a humorous way.

   • The antique shop was filled with antic figurines.
   • His antic costume drew curious stares from the crowd.
   • The painting depicted an antic scene of dancing animals.

   ruГротескный видesAntojo, extravaganciafrApparence grotesquedeGroteske ErscheinungptAparência grotescazh滑稽怪诞的样子arالهيئة الغريبة

   Synonyme: anomalycuriosityfreakgrotesquemonstrosityodditypeculiarity

   Antonyme: normalityordinariness

• antics plural form
• antics' possessive plural form
• antic's possessive singular form

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to perform antics or behave playfully or grotesquely.

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий выполнять выходки или вести себя игриво или гротескно.esVerbo anticuado que significa hacer payasadas o comportarse de manera juguetona o grotesca.frVerbe vieilli signifiant faire des singeries, se comporter de manière enjouée ou grotesque, ou jouer des tours.deVeralteter Ausdruck dafür, Possen zu treiben oder sich verspielt, albern oder grotesk zu verhalten.ptVerbo arcaico que significa fazer travessuras ou se comportar de maneira brincalhona, excêntrica ou grotesca.zh过时动词，指做出滑稽、古怪或嬉闹的动作，表现调皮捣蛋。arفعل يعني القيام بحركات أو تصرفات مضحكة أو غريبة لجذب الانتباه، أو التصرف بطيش ومرح.

1. To perform playful or silly acts B2 informal

   To behave in a playful, funny, or clownish manner, often to amuse others.

   • The children anticked around the playground, making everyone laugh.
   • He anticked like a clown at the birthday party.
   • They anticked for the camera, pulling funny faces.

   ruДурачитьсяeshacer payasadasfrFaire le clowndeHerumalbernptFazer palhaçadazh胡闹arالتصرف بمرح وطيش

   Synonyme: capercavortclownfrolicgambolplayromp

2. To act in a grotesque or ludicrous way C1 informal

   To behave in an odd, exaggerated, or absurd manner, often for comedic effect.

   • The comedian anticked on stage, mimicking the audience.
   • She anticked wildly, pretending to be a monster.
   • He anticked so much that everyone thought he was a professional jester.

   ruКривлятьсяeshacer payasadasfrFaire des clowneriesdeHerumalbernptFazer palhaçadazh做滑稽动作arالتصرف بسخرية أو تمثيل مضحك

   Synonyme: capercavortclownfrolicgambollarkrollickrompskylark