wild antics
- noun
- Informal
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- Lovely by far is the draw here, as her wild antics and whip-smart comebacks are hysterical.
Examples
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The comedian's wild antics during the show had everyone laughing uncontrollably.
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The children delighted in their wild antics as they played in the park, climbing trees and chasing each other.
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At the birthday party, the wild antics of the performers kept the guests entertained for hours.
Synonyms
Funny or silly actions that try to make people laugh
Silly, wild actions people do to get attention
Loud exaggerated actions meant to get attention or make people laugh
Strange or silly actions in public that attract attention
Antonyms
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A calm, quiet way of behaving that shows you are thinking about important things
How Wild
Surface Forms
Morphology
Both constituents contribute directly to the overall meaning: 'wild' (unrestrained, frantic) modifies 'antics' (playful, amusing behavior), yielding 'crazy or playful behavior.' This adjective + noun composition is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so an average B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Wild antics may come from old performers like clowns and actors who made strange, playful moves on stage, where antics were the silly tricks and faces they used. Adding wild makes that picture more out of control, so wild antics now means 'crazy or playful behavior' that surprises and amuses people.