byplay

/ˌbaɪˈpleɪ/
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Other forms: byplays

Definitions of byplay
  1. noun
    incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
    synonyms: business, stage business
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    types:
    schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik
    (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
    type of:
    acting, performing, playacting, playing
    the performance of a part or role in a drama
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