Play up

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play,‎ up.

"Our school team is playing up at the old recreation ground."

2.VerbTo misbehave.

"Children who do not receive enough attention may begin to play up.; The radar system is playing up again."

3.VerbTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.

"For the audition, Nicole will play up her skill as a pianist by playing Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach."

4.VerbTo play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.

"I can't hear the ukuleles at the back. Play up please!"

5.VerbTo be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.

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