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play-act

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play-act (pl

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intr.v. play-act·ed, play-act·ing, play-acts

1. To play a role in a dramatic performance.

2. To play a pretended role; make believe.

3. To behave in an overdramatic or artificial manner.

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play-act [ˈpleɪækt] play vi → Theater spielen

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