play up
Meaning
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.
- (British, idiomatic) To misbehave.
- (transitive) To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
- (intransitive) To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.
- (slang, transitive) To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.
Synonyms
cotton up
sidle up
play pranks
speak fondly of
praise one’s spouse
albern
tontear
attirer
αναξιόλογος ανακριτού
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