English-Finnish translations for play up

Definition of play up

• To misbehave
• To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight
• To play more vigorously
• To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with ''on''

Examples

• Children who do not receive enough attention may begin to play up.
• The radar system is playing up again.
• For the audition, Nicole will play up her skill as a pianist by playing Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring by Bach.

Related words

• quadruple play
• puppet play
• head-up display
• playgroup