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Definition play at in American English

play at phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do something without being very serious about it

Example

I think she's just playing at running a business.

Synonyms and related words
play at dabble trifle with
2

if children play at something, they pretend to be someone else or to be involved in a particular type of situation

Example

A child playing at shopping, for example, will display early math skills.

Synonyms and related words
play romp frolic
Definition play at in American English