ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: back-formation from playacting
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to take part in theatrical performances especially professionally : engage in playacting
b. : to pretend to be someone else (as children in play) : make believe
children love to playact
2. : to engage in theatrical or insincere behavior : put on
always felt she was playacting — Eden Phillpotts
transitive verb
: to act out
delighted to playact the life of a policeman — My Baby