Synonyms for antics


Grammar : Noun
Spell : an-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæn tɪk


Définition of antics

Origin :
  • "ludicrous behavior," 1520s; see antic.
  • noun funny act
Example sentences :
  • On the front seat is a peasant, laughing at the antics of the clown.
  • Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry
  • All that he had done was like the antics of a colt compared with what followed.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Thunder Mountain » by Edfrid A. Bingham
  • "I ought to beg your pardon for these antics," he said, adjusting his hat.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • The prisoners, the jailers and spectators laughed at its antics.
  • Extract from : « The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I (of 2) » by Alexandre Dumas pre
  • He had, it seemed, been first of all terrified by Frank's antics.
  • Extract from : « Red Cap Tales » by Samuel Rutherford Crockett
  • We do so, reverently, for Charley's antics are worth watching.
  • Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley
  • Many a time had Anna laughed aloud over the antics of the Suffragettes.
  • Extract from : « Good Old Anna » by Marie Belloc Lowndes
  • Suddenly pausing in his antics he looked down at the feet of Jack.
  • Extract from : « Two Boys in Wyoming » by Edward S. Ellis
  • The crowds shouted, yelled, sang and cut-up all kinds of antics.
  • Extract from : « The Delta of the Triple Elevens » by William Elmer Bachman
  • And what are the capers of this, my beast, compared to the antics of fate, Sir Priest?
  • Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut

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