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play-act

play-act (past and past participle play-act·ed, present participle play-act·ing, 3rd person present singular play-acts)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb behave insincerely: to behave in an insincere and excessively dramatic fashion, usually in order to get attention

2. transitive and intransitive verb pretend to be acting: to pretend to be acting a part, usually for fun

3. intransitive verb act in play: to take part in drama, especially as an amateur


play-act·ing noun
play-act·or noun
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