theatrics

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English

Etymology

From theatric +‎ -ics.

Pronunciation

Noun

theatrics pl (plural only)

  1. theatrical appearance or character
    • 2007, The Official Xbox Magazine: Issues 75-78:
      the swingy, shooty theatrics of Bionic Commando
  2. histrionics
    • 2012 April 18, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona”, in BBC Sport:
      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.
    • 2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories:
      Even though Susan thought her somewhat flappish at times, behind all her theatrics, she was a sound friend.

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