theatrics

the·at·rics

 (thē-ăt′rĭks)

n.

1. (used with a sing. verb) The art of the theater.

2. (used with a pl. verb) Theatrical effects or mannerisms; histrionics.

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theatrics

(θɪˈætrɪks)

n (functioning as singular)

1. (Theatre) the art of staging plays

2. exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions

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the•at•rics

(θiˈæ trɪks)

n.

1. (used with a sing. v.) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.

2. (used with a pl. v.) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.

[1800–10]

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theatrics

the art of the theater or of acting. — theatrical, n., adj.

See also: Drama

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Thesaurus

theatrics

noun

Overemotional exaggerated behavior calculated for effect:

dramatics, histrionics, melodramatics, theatrical (used in plural).

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Translations

giuochi

theatrics

[θ ɪˈæ trɪks] NPL (fig) (pej) → teatro msg

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