the‧at‧ri‧cals /θiˈætrɪk
əlz/
noun [plural]1. performances of plays:
amateur theatricals2. British English informal behaviour that is very loud and noticeable and is intended to get people’s attention
Synonym : theatrics American English:
We can do without all these theatricals, Andrew! [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲