play-acting (English, noun)
expansion: play-acting (usually uncountable, plural play-actings)
Senses:
glosses: The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
tags: uncountable
usually
glosses: The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage.
tags: figuratively
uncountable
usually
Forms:
form: play-actings
tags: plural
form: playacting
tags: alternative