[{"word":"antics","phonetic":"/ˈæntɪks/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈæntɪks/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A caricature.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To perform antics, caper.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/antic","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/antics"]}]