cosplay

/ˈkɒspleɪ/ · noun

Meaning

The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional) character.
A skit or instance of this art or practice.
To costume oneself as a character.
To costume oneself as (a character).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stagecraft(English)role-playing(English)posing(English)makeup(English)self-characterization(English)simulationism(English)character(English)female impersonation(English)masquerade(English)otaku(English)tabletop(English)mania(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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