I. ˈan-tik noun
Etymology: Italian antico ancient thing or person, from antico ancient, from Latin antiquus — more at antique
Date: 1529
1. : an attention-drawing often wildly playful or funny act or action : caper
childish antic s
2. archaic : a performer of a grotesque or ludicrous part : buffoon
II. adjective
Date: 1548
1. archaic : grotesque , bizarre
2.
a. : characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity
b. : whimsically gay : frolicsome
• an·ti·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb