How to Pronounce "play up"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈəp
PLAY-uhp
plˈeɪ/ /ˈʌp
play-UP
Definition
'Play up' means to behave badly, make trouble, exaggerate something, or, for machines, to not work properly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈəp
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY-uhp
UK
play-UP
Listen in Context
The children began to play up during the lesson.
My printer is playing up again.
He tends to play up his injuries to get attention.
If your stomach keeps playing up, you should see a doctor.