antic
//ˈæn.tɪk//
Noun
anticSingular
anticsPlural
1
A playful, silly, or attention-seeking action or behavior, often intended to amuse or entertain.
The children's antics at the party made everyone laugh.
2
A grotesque or ludicrous gesture, act, or posture.
The clown's antics made all the children laugh.
Adjective
anticCanonical form
1
Grotesque or bizarre in appearance or style; fantastically odd.
The old mansion was decorated with antic carvings and strange gargoyles.
2
Playfully silly or mischievous in manner.
The children made antic faces to make their grandmother laugh.