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Definition of histrionics

1 : theatrical performances
2 : deliberate display of emotion for effect was not moved by her histrionics

First Known Use of histrionics

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for histrionics

see histrionic

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histrionics

noun

English Language Learners Definition of histrionics

disapproving : behavior that is too emotional or dramatic : histrionic behavior