antic vs flout

antic

noun
  • A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper. 

  • A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping 

  • A caricature. 

  • A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon. 

verb
  • To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously. 

  • To perform antics, to caper. 

adj
  • Playful, funny, absurd. 

  • Grotesque, incongruous. 

flout

noun
  • A mockery or insult. 

  • The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law. 

verb
  • To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action. 

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