English dictionary

play-act Meaning & Definition

What Does Play-Act Mean?

Play-Act is used as a verb meaning To perform on stage; to act in a play. It is also used to mean To play (a scene, role etc.); to act out.

To perform on stage; to act in a play.
To play (a scene, role etc.); to act out.
To engage in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage.
To make a pretence of; to feign or simulate.

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play-act (third-person singular simple present play-acts, present participle play-acting, simple past and past participle play-acted)