English Explanatory Dictionary

play up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.
  2. To misbehave.
  3. To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
  4. To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.
  5. To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.

Pronunciation

En-au-play up.ogg

Word forms

play up plays up playing up played up

Synonyms

act up overemphasize overstate stretch big up cut it fat exaggerate hyperbolize overcharge overdo play up three-sheet

Antonyms

play down
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