noun🔗ShareGroteske, FratzeA grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle."The old church's roof was decorated with stone antics, each one a bizarre and comical creature. "Das Dach der alten Kirche war mit steinernen Grotesken verziert, jede ein bizarres und komisches Geschöpf.artfigurearchitecturestyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpäße, PossenA caricature."The children's antics during the school play were a caricature of proper behavior. "Die Späße der Kinder während des Schultheaters waren eine Karikatur des richtigen Verhaltens.entertainmentartstylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePossen, Faxen(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper."The children's silly antics during the play rehearsal made everyone laugh. "Die albernen Possen der Kinder während der Theaterprobe brachten alle zum Lachen.entertainmentactioncharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePossenreißer, SpaßmacherA grotesque performer or clown, buffoon."The school's new student, a clumsy and boisterous antics, made everyone laugh with his silly, exaggerated movements. "Der neue Schüler der Schule, ein ungeschickter und lärmender Possenreißer, brachte alle mit seinen albernen, übertriebenen Bewegungen zum Lachen.entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScherze treiben, Faxen machenTo perform antics, caper."The children antic'd and played hide-and-seek in the park. "Die Kinder trieben Faxen und spielten Verstecken im Park.entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZum Narren halten, lächerlich machenTo make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous."The bully antics the smaller children by making them wear silly hats and dance in front of the class. "Der Schläger hält die kleineren Kinder zum Narren, indem er sie dazu bringt, alberne Hüte zu tragen und vor der Klasse zu tanzen.actioncharacterentertainmenthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePossen treiben, Faxen machenTo perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously."The toddler began to antic the way his father walked, exaggerating the limp and making everyone laugh. "Das Kleinkind begann, die Gangart seines Vaters nachzuahmen, indem es das Hinken übertrieb und alle zum Lachen brachte.entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosen, FaxenA pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping"Before diving into the pool, the little girl went into her usual antics, a wobbly crouch with her arms swinging back and forth. "Bevor sie ins Becken sprang, machte das kleine Mädchen ihre üblichen Faxen: eine wackelige Hocke mit hin- und herschwingenden Armen.actionsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
