Definitions for theatricsθiˈæ trɪks

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

the•at•ricsθiˈæ trɪks(n.)

  1. (used with a sing. v.) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.

    Category: Showbiz

  2. (used with a pl. v.) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.

Origin of theatrics:

1800–10

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  1. theatrics(Noun)

    histrionics


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