theatrics
Americannoun
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(used with a singular verb) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.
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(used with a plural verb) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.
noun
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the art of staging plays
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exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions
Etymology
Origin of theatrics
1800–10; theatr(ic) ( def. ) + -ics
Example Sentences
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Klein: Theatrics, like speed, route running and the abilities to create separation and gain yards after catches, are part of a modern-era NFL receiver’s toolbox.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2022
Theatrics won’t work with the judge, Elson said.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2021
He’s enjoying Wyoming artists’ posts on Facebook, including daily readings by poets David Romvedt and Matt Daly as well as dramatic monologues by Anne Mason of Laramie-based Relative Theatrics.
From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2020
Theatrics do matter, he wrote, so it’s not unreasonable for reporters to pay some attention to presentation.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2019
Theatrics and Acrobatics Commingle Pilobolus, long a popular institution, is now 42.
From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2013
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