Definition of PLAYACT

playact

Verb

Verb Forms: playacted, playacting, playacts

  • To behave as if on a stage, often to deceive or impress.
  • perform on a stage or theater
  • Alternative form of play-act.

Examples

  • He tried to playact disinterest, but his excited fidgeting betrayed his strong Words With Friends hand.

Synonyms

act, play, roleplay

Scrabble Score: 14

playact: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
playact: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
playact: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

playact: valid Words With Friends Word