noun
- the activity of performing in plays or theatrical productions
- insincere or exaggerated behavior intended to deceive or impress others
Usage: often disapproving
Examples
- She discovered her love for playacting in high school drama class.
- The children enjoyed playacting scenes from their favorite movies.
- His tears seemed like mere playacting to get sympathy.
- Stop the playacting and tell me what really happened.
- The politician’s concern appeared to be nothing but playacting.
- Local theater groups offer opportunities for amateur playacting.
- Her playacting couldn’t hide her true feelings about the situation.