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ConnectWord · Ages 13-25 · In use

larp

Pretending to be something you're not, like faking a lifestyle or interest.

He's not a gym guy, he's larping.

For parents and educators

A mild tease about acting fake. Nothing to do unless it's constant at one kid.

Where it came from

From LARP, live-action role-playing games.

Also heard as

larping, larper

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