play-acting
Schauspielerei
The acting of a play or playsThe acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage.
Schauspielerei
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior:
Origin
From play-act + -ing.From play-act + -ing.
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Forms
plural: play-actingsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable