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play-acting Meaning & Definition

What Does Play-Acting Mean?

Play-Acting is used as a noun meaning The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance. It can also mean The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of play-act.

Play-Acting Definition (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.

Play-Acting as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of play-act

Synonyms of Play-Acting

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Word Forms & Grammar

play-acting (usually uncountable, plural play-actings)

play-acting

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Origin of Play-Acting

From play-act +‎ -ing.

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