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adjective

(1) Ludicrously odd

"Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"

"Fantastic Halloween costumes"

"A grotesque reflection in the mirror"

noun

(2) A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

(3) Act as or like a clown

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Etymology

Probably from (though used to translate Italian ).

The Century Dictionary, 1911: < < < ; see ante- and ancient.

Adjective

Grotesque, incongruous.
Grotesque, bizarre; absurd.
- Related terms
  - ancient
  - antiquary
  - antiquarian
  - antiquated
  - antique
  - antiquity
  Noun
  1. A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
  2. A caricature.
  3. A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour.
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      Pintsize: Wait, don’t you want to know why I’m tied up and hanging from the ceiling? / Faye: Not really. Nighty night! / Pintsize: Shit! My wacky antics have jumped the shark!
  4. A grotesque performer or clown.
  Verb
  1. To perform antics.
  2. To make grotesque.
  Etymology
  
  From , from .

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