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John Kerry wants to be the hero in his own drama. He likes King Arthur and the Round Table. He likes the young swashbuckling Churchill, and he loved the early antics of Theodore Roosevelt.
Douglas Brinkley

Meaning of "antics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTICS

antics  [ˈæntɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Antics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANTICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of antics in the English dictionary

The definition of antics in the dictionary is absurd or grotesque acts or postures.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTICS


aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
cosmetics
kɒzˈmetɪks
diagnostics
ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks
endodontics
ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks
exodontics
ˌɛksəʊˈdɒntɪks
genetics
dʒɪˈnɛtɪks
logistics
lɒˈdʒɪstɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
optics
ˈɒptɪks
orthodontics
ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks
orthotics
ɔːˈθɒtɪks
periodontics
ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
prosthodontics
ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪks
semantics
sɪˈmæntɪks
statics
ˈstætɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sticks
stɪks
tactics
ˈtæktɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTICS

anticommercial
anticommunism
anticompetitive
anticonsumer
anticonvulsant
anticonvulsive
anticorporate
anticorrosion
anticorrosive
anticorruption
Anticosti
anticous
anticrack
anticreative
anticrime
anticruelty
anticult
anticultural
anticyclone
anticyclonic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTICS

acoustics
aeronautics
aesthetics
Baltics
bioinformatics
electromagnetics
general semantics
generative semantics
informatics
interpretive semantics
kinematics
kinetics
linguistics
office politics
pharmaceutics
pharmacokinetics
pneumatics
robotics
telematics
therapeutics

Synonyms and antonyms of antics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ANTICS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «antics» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of antics

Translation of «antics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANTICS

Find out the translation of antics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of antics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «antics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

滑稽反常的举止
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gracias
570 millions of speakers

English

antics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हरकतों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغريبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выходки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bobices
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রঙ্গভঙ্গ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pitreries
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mätzchen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

悪ふざけ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엉뚱한 행동
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Antik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trò hề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விசித்திர
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रानटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tuhaflık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

buffonerie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wybryki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

витівки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

antichități
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γελοιότητες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

manewales
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upptåg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

krumspring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of antics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICS»

The term «antics» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.721 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of antics
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTICS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «antics» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «antics» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about antics

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6 QUOTES WITH «ANTICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word antics.
1
Ama Ata Aidoo
People are worms, and even the God who created them is immensely bored with their antics.
2
Douglas Brinkley
John Kerry wants to be the hero in his own drama. He likes King Arthur and the Round Table. He likes the young swashbuckling Churchill, and he loved the early antics of Theodore Roosevelt.
3
Alafair Burke
I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about the off-campus antics of Professor Burke. I get the impression that my students are vaguely aware of my novels, but are at best mildly curious.
4
Gillian Jacobs
A lot of my friends are guys, so I'm used to bro antics.
5
John Krasinski
Each cast member brings their own vibe and antics to the set. You're constantly surrounded by fun loving people who can make you laugh in their own way.
6
Joanna Scott
Reviewers try to square the antics of a writer's life with the antics in the fiction. Even satirical verbal play is too often read and admired as autobiographical expression. And thanks to the democratic exposures of the web, it's easier than ever to document private experiences and divulge the most intimate secrets.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTICS»

Discover the use of antics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to antics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Optic Antics: The Cinema of Ken Jacobs
This volume gathers many of the best known writers on the avant-garde from three continents to write on the cinema of Ken Jacobs, who - with Jonas Mekas - is arguably the most important living experimental filmmaker.
Michele Pierson, David E. James, Paul Arthur, 2011
2
Antics!: An Alphabetical Anthology
Alphabet entries from A to Z all have an 'ant' somewhere in the word, such as E for Enchanter, P for Pantaloons, S for Santa Claus, and Y for Your Ant Yetta.
Catherine Hepworth, 1996
3
Acting Antics: A Theatrical Approach to Teaching Social ...
`The ideas are excellent and well laid outâ?¦ This is an innovative approach to social skills training for students with Asperger's Syndrome who will tolerate acting, and for a group leader with energy and commitment to drama.
Cindy Schneider, 2006
4
Semantic Antics: How and Why Words Change Meaning
" In Semantic Antics, lexicographer Sol Steinmetz takes readers on an in-depth, fascinating journey to learn how hundreds of words have evolved from their first meaning to the meanings used today. From the Hardcover edition.
Sol Steinmetz, 2009
5
Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems
A collection of poems celebrating the habits and habitat of Emperor penguins.
Judy Sierra, 2003
6
Rome Antics
This juxtaposition of ancient and modern, as seen with David Macaulay's ingenious vision, gives the reader an imaginative and informative journey through this wondrous city.
David Macaulay, 1997
7
Zen Antics: A Hundred Stories of Enlightenment
Join the Super Friends as they unite against the bad guys and stand up for justice in this action-packed colouring book!
Thomas F. Cleary, 1993
8
Andi's Antics: A Girl's Adventures with ADD
This charming story will encourage children and give parents and teachers an excellent resource. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.
Deborah Summer, Winifred Doyle, 2011
9
Romantic Antics: Creative Ideas for Successful First Dates, ...
For years, the Deckers have shared their inspirations for romantic fun through their popular Web site, www.InspirationPoint.com.
Joy Decker, Kevin Decker, 2003
10
Ant Antics
The highly pictorial stories have lively illustrations and a rich vocabulary with challenging sentence structure - ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone.
Deborah Lock, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term antics is used in the context of the following news items.
1
2015 Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios bizarre antics v Richard Gasquet
2015 Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios bizarre antics v Richard Gasquet. Use accessible player and disable flyout menus. Nick Kyrgios. Please turn on ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
2
Dumb or dumber? Jim Carrey's anti-vax antics expose the tactics of …
Jim Carrey might mean well, but his Twitter rants against vaccines only make him look dumb. EPA/Erik S. Lesser ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
3
Why was Haleema Boland spared from Ramez Galal's antics?
The Kuwaiti entertainer Haleema Boland was lucky enough to get out of being in Ramez Galal's new prank show “Ramez Wakel El Gaw" ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
4
Clampdown on schools' fee-hike antics
The Ministry of Education is planning to increase the role of its subsidiary committees in the region and governorates to address the issue of ... «Yahoo! Maktoob News, Jul 15»
5
McEnroe praises 'dangerous' Kyrgios
Kyrgios intends to conquer or fail on his own terms despite criticism over his antics in three striking wins at the All England Club last week. «Fox Sports, Jul 15»
6
Lily Allen posts video of her antics at Glastonbury
Lily Allen posts video of her antics at Glastonbury. Popstar Lily Allen posts a video from her position within the crowd at Glastonbury festival. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Bailout For States: Don't Fall For Govs' Antics, Umar Counsels Buhari
PMB-GOVS A former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd.), has blamed state governors for the current ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»
8
Teatro ZinZanni's 'Return of Chaos' serves up superheroic antics
Teatro ZinZanni's 'Return of Chaos' serves up superheroic antics. Originally published July 3, 2015 at 6:15 am. Monorail Man and the Space Needler are just ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
9
OK! Exclusive: Miranda Kerr 'Worried Sick' About Orlando Bloom …
Miranda Kerr is not letting her ex Orlando Bloom's “playboy antics” get to her, but it doesn't mean she's not worried about the father of her son ... «OK! Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Kourtney Kardashian ignores Scott Disick's antics as she enjoys …
Kourtney Kardashian has ignored photos of her partner Scott Disick cosying up to his ex in Monaco, as she enjoys time with her children back home in LA. «South Carolina SC, Jul 15»

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