Act up

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo misbehave; to cause trouble.

"Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention."

2.verbTo perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior.

"Acting up is always recommended when you find yourself under a new boss."

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