The term "antic" in literature is often employed to evoke a sense of playful, exaggerated, or even grotesque behavior. Writers use it to describe whimsical gestures, contortions, and capers that border on the theatrical or absurd, as seen in references to lively, impish behavior that lightens the tone of a narrative [1], [2]. Characters might adopt an "antic disposition" to mask deeper emotions or to entertain, much like the effusive yet enigmatic figures in dramatic works [3], [4]. Additionally, the word frequently appears in descriptions of both animate and inanimate subjects, suggesting irregular movements or forms reminiscent of capering motions found in nature or architecture [5], [6]. Even in more technical or scientific contexts, "antic" conveys an almost playful precision, contributing to a richly textured narrative style that ranges from the humorous to the deeply metaphorical [7], [8]. Thus, across genres and periods—from Shakespeare’s witty invectives to modern portrayals of odd behavior—the word adds a vibrant, dynamic quality that challenges the boundaries between artful mimicry and genuine eccentricity [9], [10].