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theatrics


the·at·rics

noun pl \thē-ˈa-triks\

Definition of THEATRICS

1
2
: staged or contrived effects

Examples of THEATRICS

  1. <before her first film role, her acting experience had been limited to amateur theatrics>

First Known Use of THEATRICS

1807

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