Antic shifted in meaning over time, eventually gaining the senses we use more often today: antic as an adjective describes the absurd or whimsical, and antic as a usually plural noun refers to attention …

ANTIC definition: Usually antics. See examples of antic used in a sentence.

ANTIC meaning: 1. strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way: 2. strange and unusual…. Learn more.

antic in American English (ˈæntɪk) (verb -ticked, -ticking) noun 1. (usually antics)

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word antic, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

antic (ˈæntɪk) n (Theatre) archaic an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon adj

1 day ago · Adjective antic (comparative more antic, superlative most antic) Playful, funny, absurd.

Antic definition: A foolish or ludicrous act; a caper.

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noun In art, antic work; a composition consisting of fantastic figures of men, animals, foliage, and flowers incongruously combined or run together; a fantastic, grotesque, or fanciful figure.