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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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The vast majority of awards were doled out offstage during an evening far better known for its performances and stage antics than its prizes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

On the field, he doesn’t offer much celebration for his jaw-dropping antics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson described Reform's "antics" as "a gross discourtesy to all members of the chamber".

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

I was hoping to hear laughter from the Freedom Writers in the audience because usually they’re the only people who laugh at my antics.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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