Looking for the meaning of the word PLAYACT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PLAYACT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Play-act
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpleɪakt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engage in pretence in order to trick someone or gain an advantage
Short Definition:engage in histrionic pretence
Examples:- I am a professional and I would never play-act to get someone sent off
- she play-acted grief when told her husband had died
Definition:
act in a play
Short Definition:act in play
Examples:- they don costumes and play-act on stage in the town's unoccupied theatre
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