antic — a playful or funny act intended to attract attention
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a playful or funny act intended to attract attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntɪk/
Korean meaning: 관심을 끌기 위한 장난스럽거나 우스꽝스러운 행동
Korean pronunciation: **앤**틱
Example Sentences
- My cat's antics with the laser pointer never fail to entertain me.
- The students' antics during the boring lecture made the teacher frustrated.
- His antics on social media went viral and made him famous overnight.
antic
NOUN//ˈæntɪk//
a playful or funny act intended to attract attention
관심을 끌기 위한 장난스럽거나 우스꽝스러운 행동
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'antico' meaning 'ancient,' originally referring to grotesque sculptures and decorative art found in ancient Roman ruins. Over time, it evolved to describe foolish or playful behavior that seemed as strange as those ancient artworks.
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📝Examples
“My cat's antics with the laser pointer never fail to entertain me.”
“The students' antics during the boring lecture made the teacher frustrated.”
“His antics on social media went viral and made him famous overnight.”
“The monkey's antics at the zoo drew a large crowd of visitors.”
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