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Definition play up in American English

play up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to try to persuade people to believe that something is more important than it is

Example

The newspapers have really played up the low voter turnout.

Synonyms and related words
aggrandise aggrandize exaggerate
2

to cause difficulties or pain for someone

Example

The printer's playing up again.

Example

My back's been playing me up all day.

Synonyms and related words
suffer hurt ache
Definition play up in American English