Meaning & use
theatrics
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exaggerated or dramatic behavior, especially performed for effect rather than out of genuine feeling.
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Spare me the theatrics; just tell me what happened.
The politician's theatrics during the debate drew more attention than his actual policies.
A note on using this word
Almost always used critically, to suggest that someone's emotional display is exaggerated or insincere.
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dramaticshistrionics
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