1. Grotesque, bizarre, or fantastically odd in appearance or behavior; clownish or ridiculous.
Usage: archaic or literary variant spelling of 'antic'

1. A grotesque or ridiculous act, gesture, or performance; a caper or prank.
Usage: archaic or literary variant spelling of 'antic'

Examples

• The actor's antick movements made the audience laugh.
• He performed antick dances that delighted the crowd.
• The clown's antick behavior was both amusing and absurd.
• She cut such antick capers that no one could keep a straight face.
• His antick gestures exaggerated every emotion.