histrionics

noun

his·​tri·​on·​ics ˌhi-strē-ˈä-niks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: theatrical performances

2

: deliberate display of emotion for effect

was not moved by her histrionics

Word History

Etymology

see histrionic

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for histrionics

• avionics
• electronics
• hydroponics
• nucleonics
• ultrasonics
• conics
• onyx
• phonics
• sonics
• tonics
• harmonics
• ionics

Kids Definition

histrionics

singular or plural noun

his·​tri·​on·​ics ˌhis-trē-ˈän-iks 

1

: theatrical performances

2

: exaggerated display of feeling