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cabotinage
noun
cab·o·ti·nage
\¦kabətə̇¦näzh\
Definition of cabotinage
cabotinages
\"\: behavior befitting a second-rate actor : obvious playing to the audience : theatricality
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Origin and Etymology of cabotinage
French, from cabotin strolling actor, charlatan (from Cabotin, 17th century French actor) + -age
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