Antic Definition & Meaning
antic
- adjective
- ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"
- noun
- a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- verb
- act as or like a clown
Words that rhyme with antic
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- What does antic mean?
- ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror" a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement act as or like a clown
- What part of speech is antic?
- Antic is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does antic have?
- Antic has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).