Associations to the word «Antic»

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

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.