act_up | ||
1. | [ verb ] misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way | |
Synonyms: | carry_on | |
Examples: | "The children acted up when they were not bored" |
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Related terms: | misbehave | |
2. | [ verb ] make itself felt; as of recurring pains | |
Synonyms: | play_up | |
Examples: | "My arthritis is acting up again" |
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Related terms: | ache | |
Similar spelling: |
act_upon |