Meaning of the word histrionics in English

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histrionics

US /ˌhɪs.triˈɑː.nɪks/
UK /ˌhɪs.triˈɑː.nɪks/

Noun

1.

very emotional and energetic behavior that is not sincere and has no real meaning:

Example:
I'd had enough of Lydia's histrionics.

Plural Noun

1.

loud, emotional behavior that does not seem sincere:

Example:
Both lawyers indulged in courtroom histrionics.
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