Definition of Playact
Playact
play·act
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to act something out, to represent it in gestures and actions, often for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage or tricking someone;
e.g. They decided to playact a major argument to trick people into believing they weren't working together anymore.
(verb)
to act something out as a game of imagination, pretend, or make-believe;
e.g. Many children like to playact scenes of high adventure with their friends.
(verb)
to act and perform in theatrical productions (plays) as one's profession;
e.g. She has started to playact for a professional theatre company now.
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