Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play up

(intransitive, idiomatic, derogatory) to act or say something according to political ambition, self-interest, and gamesmanship instead of moral conviction and altruism; to politick

(BDSM) fetish activity in which one participant takes the role of the pet animal of the other

To try to gain favour with by flattery.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play-act

simple past tense and past participle of play-act

plural of play-acting

plural of play-actress

The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.

present participle of play-act