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noun
- (context, architecture, art, obsolete) A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
- A caricature.
- (context, often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour.
- A grotesque performer or clown.
verb (antics, anticking, anticked, anticked)
- To perform antics.
- To make grotesque.
adjective
- (context, architecture, art) grotesque, Grotesque, incongruous.
- Grotesque, bizarre; absurd.
Etymology: Probably from antico (though used to translate Italian grottesco).
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