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Date: 1600-1700
Language: Late Latin
Origin: histrionicus, from histrio 'actor'

histrionics

 noun
     
his‧tri‧on‧ics [plural]
very loud and emotional behaviour that is intended to get sympathy and attention - used to show disapproval
—histrionic adjective
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