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as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
antic shenanigans that made me nearly fall over with laughter
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as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
an antic group of kids at summer camp
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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antic
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Don't miss one showstopping shot, monster dunk, or ankle-breaking antic.
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Jason Cohen,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 June 2026
Acclaimed extreme athlete Andy Lewis, whose trick line antics captivated millions during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, was one of two men killed over the weekend in a BASE jumping accident in Moab, Utah.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Don't miss one showstopping shot, monster dunk, or ankle-breaking antic.
—
Jason Cohen,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
Milo Murphy’s Law has something for all of us, from the antics to the songs.
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Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 June 2026
Acclaimed extreme athlete Andy Lewis, whose trick line antics captivated millions during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, was one of two men killed over the weekend in a BASE jumping accident in Moab, Utah.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antic
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Shapiro-Barnum, who has a BFA in acting and a background in sketch comedy, comes armed with the ability to create humorous and well-placed questions, setting the scene for his famous guests to be endearingly disarmed by the kids.
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Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.
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In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
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These are the kinds of hijinks fans came to expect, evoking all the feelings of a fun day at summer camp… with maybe a slightly higher volume of pranks.
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The aliens will be voiced by British comedic actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.
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His specific visual language — off-kilter, comedic, collaborative — scored him legions of fans.
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.
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Other members of the cast contribute some sharp edges and moments that are legitimately funny.
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Someone’s losing their dignity, and that’s funny.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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On Saturday, the singer and comedian had published a comical video where Tree was seen playing soccer in a Brazilian neighborhood.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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