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theatrics

[ thee-a-triks ]

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) the art of staging plays and other stage performances.
  2. (used with a plural verb) exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.


theatrics

/ θɪˈæ³Ù°ùɪ°ì²õ /

noun

  1. the art of staging plays
  2. exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theatrics1

1800–10; theatr(ic) ( def ) + -ics
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But Shannon’s starchy tone, accented by Jonathan Mastro’s mournful score, allows no room for emotional theatrics or pat psychological breakthroughs.

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