1. Behaviour that is insincere or deliberately deceptive; pretence or feigning
   "Her tears were just playacting to get sympathy"
    
2. The performance of a part or role in a drama
   "His playacting convinced everyone he was really upset";
   - acting, playing, performing

1. Behave in an insincere or deceptive way; pretend or feign
   "He playacted being sick to avoid going to school"
    
2. Perform on a stage or theatre
   "She playacts in this play";
   - act, play

Derived forms: playactings

Type of: activity, perform, performing arts

Part of: performance