Bit of silly behavior (5)

I believe the answer is:

antic

(Other definitions for antic that I've seen before include "Prank" , "Ludicrous act done for fun" , "Absurd action" , "Tomfoolery" , "Grotesque, fantastic (archaic)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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