Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
playacting
noun
/ˈpleɪˌæktɪŋ/
Definition
The act of pretending to be someone or something in a performance, often in a theatrical context.
Examples
- During drama class, we engage in playacting to develop our characters.
- Her playacting skills impressed everyone at the audition.
Meaning
Playacting refers to the performance in which individuals show exaggerated emotions, behaviors, or situations, usually to entertain or convey a story.
Synonyms
- pretending
- acting
- performance
- impersonation
