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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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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

Except for that one comment, race and ethnicity play little part in the antics of “Adults.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Mel might be a disaster with her loud mouth and impolite antics, but her over-the-top meddling does her buddies some good.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

There’s a breeze messing up her hair, and the bright winter sun’s making her crinkle up her eyes, so you’re not sure if she’s smiling at our antics, or just grimacing in the light.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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