adjective
strange and unusual, especially in a silly or very energetic way:
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Such an antic comedy does not need to be realistic.-
His mood and behaviour vary, from silent intensity to almost antic animation.noun
an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action : caper
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childish anticsa performer of a grotesque or ludicrous part : buffoon
adjective
characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity
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an antic farcewhimsically lighthearted : frolicsome
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Gelbart's intelligence is antic and playful.-
—Lloyd Rosegrotesque, bizarre