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Byplay

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By´play
n.1.Action carried on aside, and commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds.
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Noun1.Byplaybyplay - incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; "his business with the cane was hilarious"
stage business, business
acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama
schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik - (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention; "play it straight with no shtik"
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The cultivation of the fine arts appeared to necessitate, to her mind, a great deal of byplay, a great standing off with folded arms and head drooping from side to side, stroking of a dimpled chin with a dimpled hand, sighing and frowning and patting of the foot, fumbling in disordered tresses for wandering hair-pins.
The American by James, Henry View in context
This little bit of byplay excited Annie's curiosity, but Meg was too tired for gossip and went to bed, feeling as if she had been to a masquerade and hadn't enjoyed herself as much as she expected.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
One bit of byplay unnoticed by the seconds, very busy for the moment with their arrangements, must be mentioned.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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