theatrics

English

Etymology

From theatric.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /θiːˈætɹɪks/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /θiˈætɹɪks/

Noun

theatrics pl (plural only)

1. theatrical appearance or character
   • 2007, The Official Xbox Magazine: Issues 75-78:

     the swingy, shooty theatrics of Bionic Commando

2. histrionics
   • 2012 April 18, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona”, in BBC Sport‎^[1]:

     Drogba's main contribution prior to his goal was to go through his full range of theatrics but this was an example of exactly why Di Matteo made him his choice.

   • 2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories:

     Even though Susan thought her somewhat flappish at times, behind all her theatrics, she was a sound friend.

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