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to play at
[phrase form: play]
01
to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication
Transitive: to play at sth
02
to express confusion or annoyance about someone's actions, often implying that their motives or intentions are unclear or not genuine
Transitive: to play at sth
Example
Seriously, what 's he playing at?
What does she think she 's playing at?
I do n't know what she 's playing at by flirting with him one minute and ignoring him the next.
03
to pretend to be a different person or take on a different character role while playing a game
Transitive: to play at doing sth
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