Meaning of the word cosplay in English

What does cosplay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cosplay

US /ˈkɑːz.pleɪ/
UK /ˈkɑːz.pleɪ/
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Noun

1.

the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime

Example:
She spent months preparing her elaborate cosplay for the convention.
Many fans enjoy attending conventions in full cosplay.

Verb

1.

to engage in the practice of cosplay; to dress up as a character

Example:
They plan to cosplay as their favorite anime characters at the next event.
It's fun to cosplay with friends and share the experience.
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