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
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Or, indeed, anyone else’s, given its alluring but thoroughly peculiar jumble of comic, dramatic and generally antic tones, or the increasingly indeterminate target of its hollow social satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 June 2026
By the end of the show, which had its protagonists traveling around the country and beyond, Ava has come around to the place and to Deborah’s antics.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
The movie’s antic humor evokes the international Fluxus movement of the nineteen-sixties and seventies, which made political arguments through outrageous absurdity.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Or, indeed, anyone else’s, given its alluring but thoroughly peculiar jumble of comic, dramatic and generally antic tones, or the increasingly indeterminate target of its hollow social satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
There will be villa antics as cast members couple up, break up and, sometimes, leave the show after stirring up controversy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 June 2026
By the end of the show, which had its protagonists traveling around the country and beyond, Ava has come around to the place and to Deborah’s antics.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antic
Adjective
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One of those characters is the quick-witted, smart and humorous younger sister of Lucas Sinclair, Erica Sinclair, portrayed by emerging actress Priah Ferguson.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
7 Dec. 2025
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The humorous exchange sets up one of the episode’s most candid moments, as McCartney’s mock outrage melts into something unexpectedly sincere.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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
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While some students believe the incident was a senior prank, authorities have not determined whether the person responsible was a student at the school, Detective Sergeant Roberto Bonilla told USA TODAY.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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
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This portable table will do the trick.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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And while the look may seem dated now, a new crop of red carpet stars is reviving that styling trick in a way that feels surprisingly fresh.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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To work with Ed Asner, at that point, how funny would that have been?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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There are frequent funny asides and philosophical musings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 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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It’s been nearly two months since Morgan Neville’s amusing and thoroughly superficial Lorne, in which the Oscar-winning documentarian tried and failed to get the Saturday Night Live creator to let down his guard.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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But perhaps the most amusing depiction was how Taylor contrasted the stay-at-home moms (and dads) with Marissa and Jenny, with most of the sartorial showdowns taking place during school pickups and dropoffs.—
Clarissa Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Antic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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