antic meaning

UK US /ˈæntɪk/ 2 syllables

antic (adjective): ludicrously odd.

antic has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective, noun and verb.

antic as an adjective

  1. ludicrously odd
    • Hamlet's assumed antic disposition
    • fantastic Halloween costumes
    • a grotesque reflection in the mirror

    Synonyms: fantastic, fantastical, grotesque

    Similar: strange

antic as a noun

  1. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

    Synonyms: joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on

    Type of: diversion

    Kinds: dirty trick, practical joke

antic as a verb

  1. act as or like a clown

    Synonyms: clown, clown around

    Type of: joke

How to pronounce antic

antic is pronounced /ˈæntɪk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IC · 5-letter words

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