Antic and Ploy

Antic

Antic noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.
Usage example: we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down

Ploy and antic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ploy" instead a noun "Antic".

Ploy

Ploy noun - A time or instance of carefree fun.
Usage example: wanted one grand ploy through Europe before settling down and raising a family
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Synonyms for Ploy

Antic and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antic" instead a noun "Ploy".

Nearby Word: ployed
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