"theatrics" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /θiːˈætɹɪks/ [Received-Pronunciation], /θiˈætɹɪks/ [General-American]
Etymology: From theatric. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} theatrics pl (plural only)
  1. theatrical appearance or character Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-theatrics-en-noun-Ie3y00B8
  2. histrionics Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-theatrics-en-noun-~n9PkFWW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 95 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 8 92 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 7 93 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 98
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          "ref": "2007, The Official Xbox Magazine: Issues 75-78:",
          "text": "the swingy, shooty theatrics of Bionic Commando",
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          "ref": "2012 April 18, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona”, in BBC Sport:",
          "text": "Drogba's main contribution prior to his goal was to go through his full range of theatrics but this was an example of exactly why Di Matteo made him his choice.",
          "type": "quote"
        },
        {
          "ref": "2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories:",
          "text": "Even though Susan thought her somewhat flappish at times, behind all her theatrics, she was a sound friend.",
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      "tags": [
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    },
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      "ipa": "/θiˈætɹɪks/",
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          "type": "quote"
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          "ref": "2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories:",
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