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• Adjetivo que describe algo extravagante, grotesco o bufonesco en apariencia o comportamiento, a menudo con un tono arcaico o literario.

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

1. Playfully odd or grotesqueC1formal

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

   extravagante, grotesco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbizarreclownishcomicalfancifulfarcicalfreakishgrotesqueludicrousoddwhimsicalzany

   Antónimosgraveserioussolemn

2. Clownish or absurdC1formal

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

   payasesco o absurdo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabsurdbuffoonishclownishcomicaldrollfarcicalgrotesqueludicrouswhimsicalzany

   Antónimosdignifiedgraveserioussolemn

• Sustantivo que designa una acción o comportamiento juguetón, divertido o a menudo absurdo, realizado generalmente para entretener o llamar la atención.

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

1. Playful or silly behaviorB2informal

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

   payasada, travesura

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscapercapricedidoescapadefrolicgambolhorseplaylarkmischiefprankshenaniganstunttomfoolerytrick

   Antónimosseriousnesssobriety

2. Acting like a clownB2informal

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

   payasada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbuffoonerycaperclowningescapadefrolicgambollarkprankstunttrick

3. Odd or grotesque appearanceC1formal

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

   Antojo, extravagancia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanomalycuriosityfreakgrotesquemonstrosityodditypeculiarity

   Antónimosnormalityordinariness

• Verbo anticuado que significa hacer payasadas o comportarse de manera juguetona o grotesca.

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

1. To perform playful or silly actsB2informal

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

   hacer payasadas

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscapercavortclownfrolicgambolplayromp

2. To act in a grotesque or ludicrous wayC1informal

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

   hacer payasadas

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscapercavortclownfrolicgambollarkrollickrompskylark