by-play

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From by- +‎ play.

Noun[edit]

by-play (countable and uncountable, plural by-plays)

  1. (theater) Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present.
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