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What are Histrionics?

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The word "Histrionics" has the following definition:

1. a dramatic representation; theatricals; acting. 2. behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics: "Cut out the histrionics—we know you're not really mad."

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