Definitions from Wiktionary (play up)
▸ verb: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.
▸ verb: (British, idiomatic) To misbehave.
▸ verb: (transitive) To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.
▸ verb: (transitive, slang) To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.
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▸ verb: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.
▸ verb: (British, idiomatic) To misbehave.
▸ verb: (transitive) To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.
▸ verb: (transitive, slang) To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.
Similar:
act up,
cozy up,
suck up,
shine up,
highlight,
spotlight,
foreground,
cotton up,
sidle up,
go it,
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