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antic

an·tic

UK/ˈæn.tɪk/ US/ˈæntɪk/ uncommon archaic obsolete rare
adjective (1) noun (1) verb (1)

adjective

1.

ludicrously odd

  • “Hamlet”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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noun

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verb

1.

act as or like a clown

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Origin

Probably from Italian antico (“ancient”), used to describe ancient wall paintings from classical times, from Latin antiquus (“venerable”). See also Italian grottesco (“grotesque”). Doublet of antique.

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