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English noun: byplay

1. byplay (act) incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect


SamplesHis business with the cane was hilarious.


Synonymsbusiness, stage business


Broader (hypernym)acting, performing, playacting, playing


Narrower (hyponym)schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik









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