# play up

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.
2. To misbehave.
3. To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
4. To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.
5. To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/play-up