Cosplay vs. Roleplay
Cosplaynoun
(uncountable) The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional) character.
Cosplaynoun
(countable) A skit or instance of this art or practice.
Cosplayverb
(intransitive) To costume oneself as a character.
Cosplayverb
(transitive) To costume oneself as (a character).
Cosplaynoun
the practice of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga or anime.
Cosplayverb
engage in cosplay.
Cosplay
Cosplay, a portmanteau of , is an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. Cosplayers often interact to create a subculture, and a broader use of the term applies to any costumed role-playing in venues apart from the stage.
Roleplayverb
(intransitive) To act out a fantasy, especially with a group.
Roleplayverb
(transitive) To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.
Roleplaynoun
The practice of roleplaying.
Roleplayverb
perform on a stage or theater;
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