antic

🇬🇧 UK/ˈæntik/🇺🇸 US/'æntik/

GREB1

Definitions

A ludicrous, playful, or attention-seeking act or gesture; a caper (usually used in the plural).

滑稽动作；怪诞行为（常用复数）

adj.

Playful, funny, or absurd; grotesque.

滑稽的；古怪的

To perform playful or ridiculous actions; to caper.

做滑稽动作；嬉闹

Root-derived

antagainst, opposite

icrelating to, having the nature of

=antic

1.
His antic behavior during the meeting with serious investors damaged his professional credibility.
2.
The comedian's antics had the audience laughing uncontrollably throughout the performance.