theatrics
[ thee-a-triks ]
/ θiˈæ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
the art of staging plays and other stage performances.
(used with a plural verb)
exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.
Origin of theatrics
1800–10;
theatr(ic) +
-ics
Words nearby theatrics
theatrical film,
theatricalism,
theatricalize,
theatricals,
theatricism,
theatrics,
thebaic,
thebaid,
thebaine,
theban,
thebe
Example sentences from the Web for theatrics
British Dictionary definitions for theatrics
theatrics
/ (θɪˈætrɪks) /
noun (functioning as singular)
the art of staging plays
exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions