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cosplay
[ kos-pley ]
/ ˈkɒsˌpleɪ /
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noun
the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from fiction, especially from manga, animation, and science fiction.
a skit featuring these costumed characters.
verb (used with object)
to portray (a fictional character) by dressing in costume.
verb (used without object)
to take part in cosplay: He cosplayed as a Jedi from Star Wars.
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