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Rareplay up
The correct spelling is play up.
How to pronounce play up
verb
Say it like: Plaee- up
The correct spelling is play up. To misbehave. For example: "Children who do not receive enough attention may begin to play up."
Usage Examples
“Children who do not receive enough attention may begin to play up.”
“For the audition, Nicole will play up her skill as a pianist by playing Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To misbehave.
- 2.To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
- 3.To play more vigorously.
- 4.To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.
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