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antic vs practical joke

practical joke vs antic

antic and practical joke both are nouns.

antic is an adjective but practical joke is not an adjective.

antic is a verb but practical joke is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antic Yes Yes Yes No
practical joke Yes No No No
As nouns, practical joke is a hyponym of antic; that is, practical joke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than antic:
  • antic: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  • practical joke: a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
Other hyponyms of antic include dirty trick.
antic (noun) practical joke (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
antic (adjective) practical joke (adjective)
ludicrously odd
antic (verb) practical joke (verb)
act as or like a clown
Difference between antic and practical joke

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