Histrionic behaviour; pretence, play-acting; exaggerated or excessively theatrical words or behaviour. Cf. histrionism, n.

Theatrical practice, action, or style; pretence, play-acting; exaggerated or excessively theatrical words or behaviour; an instance of any of these.

The quality or condition of being theatrical.

The quality or character of being theatrical; theatricalness. With a and plural an instance of this.

Action or behaviour characteristic of an actor; theatrical or affected style or performance.

The practice of what is theatrical; theatrical style or character; ‘staginess’.

A display of anger or exaggerated behaviour; a fuss, a scene; (also) a difficult, time-consuming, or annoying action or procedure.

With plural agreement. Melodramatic behaviour, action, or writing.

A mannerism or mode of action suited to the stage; artificial manner; = theatricalism, n.

The action or fact of being camp; camp behaviour, speech, or performance; flamboyance, exaggerated theatricality. Also: an instance of this.

Melodramatic or hysterical behaviour, typically intended to attract attention. Usually depreciative. Cf. amateur dramatics, n. 2.

Originally U.S. Doings of a theatrical character; theatrical behaviour, effects, or mannerisms; theatricality.

In extended use (esp. in Sport): exaggerated or melodramatic behaviour, esp. with manipulative intent; histrionics. Usually depreciative.