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antics

British  
/ ˈæntɪks /

plural noun

  1. absurd or grotesque acts or postures

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Some on social media have called Cohen’s TV antics a stunt, while others have applauded it as genius marketing.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Known for his cheeky antics, the prince rarely accompanies his parents on royal engagements, but is often seen at significant events including the annual Trooping the Colour Parade and Easter Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

That she’s played by Laurie Metcalf, one of our great actors, should be a balm among the soul-chafing antics of “Big Mistakes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Penelope sat within earshot of the children’s antics, but she scarcely heard them, for she was deep in thought.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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