English Explanatory Dictionary

play-acting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
  2. The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of play-act

Word forms

play-acting play-actings playacting

Etymology

From play-act + -ing.

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