antic in Portuguese
antic in Portuguese is grotesco, caricatura, palhaçada — antic means a piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
antic in Portuguese
grotesco
grotesco
(architecture, arts, obsolete) A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
caricatura
A caricature.
palhaçada
(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
reinações
(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
travessuras
(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
palhaço
A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
What does "antic" mean?
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noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
"The crowd loved the goalkeeper's antics on the goal line."
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adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.
"He struck an antic pose and swept off his hat."
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antic in a sentence
- The crowd loved the goalkeeper's antics on the goal line.
- His antics at the wedding are still being talked about.
- He struck an antic pose and swept off his hat.
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What is "antic" in Portuguese?
"antic" in Portuguese is grotesco, caricatura, palhaçada. antic means: A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
How do you use "antic" in a sentence?
Example: "The crowd loved the goalkeeper's antics on the goal line." In Portuguese, "antic" is grotesco, caricatura, palhaçada.
Are there other ways to say "antic" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "antic": grotesco, caricatura, palhaçada, reinações, travessuras, palhaço.
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