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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

Example Sentences

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Finally, it wasn't just Alan Carr's antics on Celebrity Traitors that were highlighted during the show.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

His antics might be off-putting, but his pursuit of renewable rockets has helped reignite humanities’ dreams for space and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I am calm; I regard the antics of my fellow students, who act like the textbook, with a combination of scientific curiosity and almost matronly indulgence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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