antic

  1. Adjective.  (context, architecture) Grotesque, incongruous.
  2. Adjective.  Grotesque, bizarre; absurd.
  3. Noun.  (context, architecture) A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
  4. Noun.  A caricature.
  5. Noun.  (context, often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour.
  6. Noun.  A grotesque performer or clown.
  7. Noun.  (context, animation, from "anticipation") A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping.
  8. Verb.  (intransitive) To perform antics.
  9. Verb.  (rfc-sense) To make a fool of.
  10. Verb.  (transitive, rare) To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.

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