Definition of "histrionics" []

• Theatrical arts or performances. (noun)
• Exaggerated emotional behavior calculated for effect. (noun)

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• "Oh right, we did, and thanks to some histrionics from the likes of the mayor people said no. why not?"
• "That's what separates Lewis 'histrionics from the self-celebratory antics of some of his peers, his actions giving voice to what the aforementioned, relatively stoic stars of yore certainly felt."
• "6 Comments: histrionics from the steel lady, so genuine, non?"