antique
/ænˈtiːk/noun
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A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
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A caricature.
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(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
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A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
adjective
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Playful, funny, absurd
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Grotesque, incongruous.
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Grotesque, bizarre
noun
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A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping
noun
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In general, anything very old; specifically:
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A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
verb
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To search or shop for antiques.
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To make an object appear to be an antique in some way.
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To emboss without gilding.
adjective
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Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
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Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
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Designating a style of type.
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Embossed without gilt.