antics[plural noun]
clowning, escapades, horseplay, mischief, playfulness, pranks, tomfoolery, tricks
English Thesaurus: behaviour, conduct, manner, demeanour, antics, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
an‧tics /ˈæntɪks/
noun [plural][
Date: 1500-1600;
Origin: antic 'strange' (16-19 centuries), from Italian antico 'ancient', from Latin antiquus; ⇒ antique1]
behaviour that seems strange, funny, silly, or annoying:
We’re all growing tired of his childish antics. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
behaviour British English,
behavior American English the way someone behaves:
Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour. Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.conduct formal the way someone behaves in public or in their job – used mainly in official or legal contexts:
Bates was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct (=noisy and violent). The committee found him guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct.manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc:
She had a pleasant friendly manner. Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting. His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.demeanour British English,
demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings:
She maintained a calm demeanour at all times. Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying:
The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country. The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲
do to do something – used in the following phrases:
do your work/homework etc:
It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework. ⇒
do the shopping/cooking/washing etc:
She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping. ⇒
do a test/experiment/some research:
The doctor did some tests. Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research. Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine. ⇒
do a course:
Have you decided which course you want to do at university?make to do something – used in the following phrases:
make a speech:
The Prince made a short speech. ⇒
make a comment/suggestion/joke:
Can I make a suggestion? ⇒
make a decision:
The committee will meet to make their final decision. ⇒
make a mistake:
I think someone has made a mistake.give to do something – used in the following phrases:
give a talk/speech/lecture:
They’ve asked him to give a talk. ⇒
give a performance:
The band gave a brilliant performance.take to do something – used in the following phrases:
take a test/exam:
Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow. ⇒
take a bath/shower:
I think I’ll go and take a shower. ⇒
take a walk:
Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime:
commit a crime:
The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning. ⇒
commit a robbery/murder etc:
Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases:
carry out your work:
The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work. ⇒
carry out a task/duty:
He still managed to carry out his duties. ⇒
carry out a survey/test/some research:
The hospital carries out research into skin diseases. ⇒
carry out an operation:
The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris. ⇒
carry out a threat/promise:
They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages. ⇒
carry out sb’s orders/instructions/wishes:
I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.perform to do something.
Perform is more formal than
carry out, and is used in the following phrases:
perform a task/duty:
The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks. ⇒
perform an operation:
A team of surgeons performed the operation.conduct to do something – used in the following phrases:
conduct a survey/study/experiment:
They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area. ⇒
conduct an inquiry/investigation:
The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. ⇒
conduct an interview:
Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill. ⇒
conduct a campaign:
People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened:
go about your work/business:
The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.get on with something spoken especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time:
I need to get on with my homework.be up to something spoken to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is:
I’m sure they’re up to something. What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.professional conduct There are strict rules that regulate lawyers’ professional conduct.sexual conduct The politician’s sexual conduct had caused scandal.violent conduct Their goalkeeper was sent off the field for violent conduct.disorderly conduct (=behaving in a noisy or violent way in public) Her husband was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.criminal conduct In some cases of bullying, pupils may be guilty of criminal conduct.proper/improper conduct (=correct/incorrect behaviour according to the normal rules or standards) There was no evidence of improper conduct on the part of the police.personal conduct You are expected to maintain a high standard of personal conduct at work.unsportsmanlike conduct (=behaviour that is not acceptable in a fair competition) He swore at the referee, and was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.human conduct Societies have certain rules for normal human conduct.a code of conduct (=a set of rules stating how you must behave) All professions have a code of conduct.rules/standards of conduct In war, there are established rules of conduct.a course of conduct (=a set of actions) The court said that when Harris had embarked on this course of conduct, he knew that it would put lives at risk.behaviour British English,
behavior American English the way someone behaves:
Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour. Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc:
She had a pleasant friendly manner. Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting. His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.demeanour British English,
demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings:
She maintained a calm demeanour at all times. Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying:
The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country. The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲