1. exaggerated or dramatic behavior intended to attract attention or create an effect
Usage: usually disapproving; plural form
2. the art or practice of theatrical performance
Usage: plural form

Examples

• His angry theatrics at the meeting embarrassed everyone.
• She rolled her eyes at his theatrics when he didn’t get his way.
• The politician’s theatrics during the debate seemed forced and insincere.
• Stop the theatrics and just tell me what happened.
• The drama club studied classical theatrics and modern performance techniques.
• Her background in theatrics helped her become a confident public speaker.