antics

ˈæntɪks
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Translation of antics into German

Noun, plural

1.

behavior

playful or silly behavior
  • The children's antics at the party were amusing..Die Possen der Kinder auf der Party waren amüsant.
2.

surprise

unusual or unexpected behavior
  • Her antics at the party surprised everyone.Ihre Mätzchen auf der Party überraschten alle.
3.

humor

funny or silly actions causing amusement
  • The clown's antics made everyone laugh.Die Späße des Clowns brachten alle zum Lachen.
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Synonyms and analogies of antics in English

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Examples of antics in a sentence

  • The puppy's antics kept everyone entertained.
  • The child's antics in the classroom kept the teacher on her toes.
  • His antics during the meeting were both amusing and distracting.
  • Children's antics at the party were hilarious.
  • The comedian's antics kept the audience entertained.
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Noun
1.

playfulness

playful or silly act
  • The clown's antics had everyone laughing.Die Streiche des Clowns brachten alle zum Lachen
2.

entertainment

Rare
grotesque performer or clown
Rare
Clown mSpaßmacher mNarr m
  • He was known as the best antic in the circus.Er war als der beste Clown im Zirkus bekannt.
3.

art

TECH.
grotesque representation of a figure in art
TECH.
  • The cathedral's facade featured an ancient antic.Die Fassade der Kathedrale zeigte eine antike Grimasse.
Adjective
1.

playful behavior

playful, funny, or absurd in a surprising way
  • The clown's antic behavior amused the children.Das spaßige Verhalten des Clowns amüsierte die Kinder.
2.

art

Rare
grotesque or incongruous, especially in art or architecture
Rare
  • The building featured antic sculptures on its facade.Das Gebäude zeigte groteske Skulpturen an seiner Fassade.
Verb
1.

play

intr.
perform playful or ridiculous actions
intr.
  • The children antic around the playground.Die Kinder tollten auf dem Spielplatz herum.
2.

fool

tr.Rare
make someone look foolish or ridiculous
tr.Rare
  • He tried to antic his opponent during the debate.Er versuchte, seinen Gegner während der Debatte lächerlich zu machen.

Translations of "antics" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieEskapadennpl.

The problem child often disrupted classes with his loud and reckless antics.

Das Sorgenkind störte oft den Unterricht mit seinen lauten und ungestümen Eskapaden.

dieStreichenpl.

The children's antics provided kicks for everyone at the picnic.

Die Streiche der Kinder sorgten beim Picknick für allgemeine Heiterkeit.

diePossennpl.

It's hard to take him seriously with his immature antics.

Es fällt schwer, ihn mit seinen unreifen Possen ernst zu nehmen.

dieMätzchennnpl.

The puppy's playful antics filled the room with gleeful energy.

Die verspielten Mätzchen des Welpen erfüllten den Raum mit fröhlicher Energie.

dasStreichennn.

The undersized dog charmed everyone with its playful antics at the park.

Der kleine Hund bezauberte alle mit seinen verspielten Streichen im Park.

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antics: Examples and translations in context

The principal's office frequently hosted the problem child after his antics.

Das Büro des Schulleiters beherbergte häufig das Sorgenkind nach seinen Eskapaden.

They laughed at his lit antics, unable to take him seriously.

Sie lachten über seine Eskapaden im Vollrausch und konnten ihn nicht ernst nehmen.

At the fair, the spurred ponies delighted children with their playful antics.

Auf der Messe erfreuten die gespornten Ponys die Kinder mit ihren verspielten Eskapaden.

Their fizzy antics always left a lasting impression on everyone attending the event.

Ihre spritzigen Eskapaden hinterließen immer einen bleibenden Eindruck bei allen Anwesenden.

Parents often find humor in the antics of their children during the terrible twos.

Eltern finden oft Humor in den Eskapaden ihrer Kinder während der Trotzphase.

His buffoon antics in the classroom made learning much more enjoyable for everyone.

Seine clownhaften Eskapaden im Klassenzimmer machten das Lernen für alle viel angenehmer.

The boy's playful antics belied his true intelligence and maturity.

Die spielerischen Eskapaden des Jungen verdeckten seine wirkliche Intelligenz und Reife.

His screaming antics were so outrageous that nobody could keep a straight face.

Seine überdrehten Eskapaden waren so verrückt, dass niemand ein ernstes Gesicht bewahren konnte.

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