Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗Playful, funny, absurd. · Grotesque, incongruous. · Grotesque, bizarre · Obsolete form of antique.
To perform antics, to caper. · To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous. · To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle. · A caricature. · A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper. · A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
Probably from Italian antico (“ancient”), used to describe ancient wall paintings from classical times, from Latin antiquus (“venerable”). See also Italian grottesco (“grotesque”). Doublet of antique.
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