English Explanatory Dictionary

roleplay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act out a scenario or fantasy with another person or other people.
  2. To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.
  3. To act out a social role, especially one that one does not truly belong to.
noun
  1. The act or practice of roleplaying; an instance of roleplaying.
  2. The practice of roleplaying.

Pronunciation

/ˈrəʊl.pleɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Back ache-roleplay.wav /ˈroʊl.pleɪ/

Word forms

roleplay roleplays roleplaying roleplayed role play role-play rôle play rôle-play rôleplay

Etymology

From role (“expected behavior”) + play (“perform, act”).

Synonyms

RP

Related words

RPG LARP roleplayer
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