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Act up

To misbehave; to cause trouble.

📖 Definitions of "Act up"

verb
  1. 1

    To misbehave; to cause trouble.

    "Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention."

  2. 2

    To perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior.

    "Acting up is always recommended when you find yourself under a new boss."

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