play

/ˈplā/

verb

  1. to engage in sport or recreation : frolic

  2. to toy or fiddle around with something

  3. to deal or behave frivolously or mockingly : jest

noun

  1. the stage representation of an action or story

  2. a dramatic composition : drama

  3. recreational activity; especially : the spontaneous activity of children

fun jest sport game play mean action or speech that provides amusement or arouses laughter. fun usually implies laughter or gaiety but may imply merely a lack of serious or ulterior purpose. jest implies lack of earnestness and may suggest a hoaxing or teasing.

noun

  1. a pass play in football in which the quarterback fakes a handoff before passing the ball —called also play-action