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Term: Antick

Part of Speech: noun, verb, adjective

Noun

Sense 1: A grotesque or comical performer during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Sample Sentence 1: The antick entertained the crowd with his silly dances and exaggerated gestures.

Sample Sentence 2: The antick's performance at the circus was a blend of acrobatics and comedy.

Verb

Sense 1: To perform exaggerated or grotesque movements or gestures.

Sample Sentence 1: The clown anticked around the stage, making everyone burst into laughter.

Sample Sentence 2: The playful children anticked along the playground, imitating silly animals.

Adjective

Sense 1: Characterized by exaggerated or ridiculous behavior; clownish.

Sample Sentence 1: The actor's antick portrayal of the eccentric landlord brought life to the play.

Sample Sentence 2: The comedian's antick facial expressions left the audience in stitches.

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