Theatrics

//θiːˈætɹɪks// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    theatrical appearance or character plural, plural-only

    "the swingy, shooty theatrics of Bionic Commando"

  2. 2
    histrionics plural, plural-only

    "Drogba's main contribution prior to his goal was to go through his full range of theatrics but this was an example of exactly why Di Matteo made him his choice."

Synonyms

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amateur theatricalsblazonblood and thunderbravurabrilliancydaring

Example

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"The actors for the shadow families are exposed. Only an idiot believes in their theatrics."

Etymology

From theatric + -ics.

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