histrionics
[ his-tree-on-iks ]
/ ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics: Cut out the histrionics—we know you're not really mad.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of histrionics
First recorded in 1860–65; see origin at histrionic, -ics
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH histrionics
hysterics, histrionicsWords nearby histrionics
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