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.

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".

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.

Leo Tolstoy