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Definition of
theatrics noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
theatrics
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
θiˈætrɪks
/
/
[
plural
]
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behavior that is exaggerated and emotional in order to attract attention
I've had enough of her theatrics for one day!
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theatricality
noun
theatricals
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thee
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theft
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