playact

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : * To perform a role in a theatrical production, such as a play, on stage; to act. * To behave in an artificial or exaggerated manner, as if performing for an audience. Usage The verb "playact" is used to describe the act of performing in a dramatic work or pretending in an obvious, theatrical way. It often implies a performance that is not genuine. Examples Theater Performance...