Antic

/ˈæntɪk/ noun

A playful or silly action, joke, or trick, usually done to entertain or amuse others.

From Italian antico (ancient), originally referring to ancient Roman grotesque paintings and sculptures that were whimsical and fantastical. The word evolved to mean any playful, bizarre behavior.

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