histrionics

his·tri·on·ics

 (hĭs′trē-ŏn′ĭks)

n.

1. (used with a pl. verb) Theatrical arts or performances.

2. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Exaggerated emotional behavior calculated for effect.

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histrionics

n.

A composite spring, used especially in automotive suspensions, consisting of several layers of flexible metallic strips joined to act as a single unit.

his•tri•on•ics

(ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.)

1. artificial behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion.

2. dramatic representation; theatricals.

[1860–65]

histrionics, histrionism

the occupation of actors; playacting.

See also: Drama

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	histrionics - a performance of a play     theatrical, theatrical performance, representation performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity" matinee - a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
	2.	histrionics - a deliberate display of emotion for effect display - behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion"

histrionics

noun

Overemotional exaggerated behavior calculated for effect:

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

Translations

istrionismo

histrionics

[ˌhɪstrɪˈɒnɪks] NPL → histrionismo msing
I'm tired of his histrionics → estoy harto de sus payasadas

histrionics

[ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪks] n → grands gestes mpl théâtraux, cinéma m (fig)

histrionics

pl

→ theatralisches Getue; to put on a display of histrionics → sich theatralisch aufführen

(Theat) → Schauspielkunst f

histrionics

[ˌhɪstrɪˈɒnɪks] npl (pej) → scene fpl