antics
Say it: AN-tiks /ˈantɪks/ · noun
What “antics” means
Silly or outrageous things someone does.
More precisely: Foolish, outrageous or amusing behaviour.
Example: “The puppy's antics in the park drew a crowd of delighted children.”
When to use it
Use it for attention-grabbing behaviour that amuses or annoys, especially from children, animals or people showing off.
Similar words
capers, pranks, high jinks
Where it comes from
From Italian antico, 'antique', once used to mean 'grotesque'.
Quick check
Your kitten tumbles into a laundry basket, wrestles a sock and leaps out wearing it. What are these silly actions?
habits or antics?
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