antics
word · lemma: antic
Definition
Funny, silly, or strange actions or behavior, often done to get attention or make people laugh.
Usage & Nuances
'Antics' is almost always plural and used for humorous, childish, or exaggerated acts, especially in children or comedians. It can be playful (funny, harmless) or mildly annoying, but is rarely used for truly serious or harmful behavior.
Spanish: payasadas - travesurasPortuguese (BR): palhaçadas - travessurasPortuguese (PT): palhaçadas - travessurasChinese (Simplified): 滑稽动作 - 古怪行为Chinese (Traditional): 滑稽動作 - 古怪行為Hindi: मूर्खतापूर्ण हरकतें - शरारतेंArabic: حركات مضحكة - تصرفات صبيانيةBengali: কৌতুকপূর্ণ আচরণ - হাস্যকর কীর্তিRussian: шалости - проделкиJapanese: おふざけ - いたずら - 奇妙な行動Vietnamese: trò hề - trò nghịch ngợmKorean: 익살스러운 행동 - 엉뚱한 짓Turkish: maskaralıklar - şakalarUrdu: شرارتیں - تماشےIndonesian: tingkah lucu - ulah konyol
Example Sentences
The children’s antics made everyone laugh.
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The dog’s silly antics were fun to watch.
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His classroom antics got him in trouble with the teacher.
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She’s always posting her cat’s crazy antics on social media.
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We were getting tired of his drunken antics at every party.
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The comedian’s wild antics kept the audience laughing all night.
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