A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

A caricature.

(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

To perform antics, caper.

To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.

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

Playful, funny, absurd

Grotesque, incongruous.

Grotesque, bizarre

Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.

Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.

Designating a style of type.

Embossed without gilt.

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