1
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
antic shenanigans that made me nearly fall over with laughter
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2
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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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
Adjective
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The title is a humorous, literal reference to the late father’s large piece of bone left after cremation.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Their viral, humorous videos about his adventures in life and their father-daughter moments are followed by more than 3 million people.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The Rabbit Hole is more playful, with its games room, pool table, ping pong and private bar, seemingly designed for long nights and bad decisions.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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His daughter just reminded him in a TikTok prank that went viral.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Or pulling pranks on their teammates.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Oreo challenge is one of the episode’s comedic high points.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The production is a deeply personal look at her life and career, inspired by her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mae Glover, and her lifelong dream of becoming a comedic performer like her idol, Carol Burnett.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Other members of the cast contribute some sharp edges and moments that are legitimately funny.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Someone’s losing their dignity, and that’s funny.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The content creator has garnered over 2 million followers across platforms by posting comical skits about the workplace, framing office culture as relatable and all too accurate.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The anxiety beforehand now seems almost comical.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Regal bontebok were replaced by stout warthogs, whose amusing visages quickly filled my camera roll.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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