Antique

1. (noun) A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle. 2. (noun) A caricature. 3. (noun) (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper. 4. (noun) A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon. 5. (adjective) Playful, funny, absurd 6. (adjective) Grotesque, incongruous. 7. (adjective) Grotesque, bizarre 8. (noun) A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping 9. (noun) In general, anything very old; specifically: 10. (noun) A style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness. 11. (verb) To search or shop for antiques. 12. (verb) To make an object appear to be an antique in some way. 13. (verb) To emboss without gilding. 14. (adjective) Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome. 15. (adjective) Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned. 16. (adjective) Designating a style of type. 17. (adjective) Embossed without gilt.