antic
Translation
prank, caper, foolish behaviour
Examples
The children's antics made everyone laugh.
The children's antics made everyone laugh.
His drunken antics at the party were embarrassing.
His drunken antics at the party were embarrassing.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) antics someone's foolish or amusing behaviour The children's antics made everyone laugh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prank, caper, shenanigans
Etymology
From Italian 'antico' (ancient), referring to grotesque ancient Roman decorations.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'antique' clown doing funny tricks. Usually used in the plural form 'antics'.