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Business

BIH-znuhs

/ˈbɪznʌs/

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business

Dictionary meaning

Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect.

Examples

  • The business with the cane was hilarious.
  • He's not in my line of business.

Synonyms: stage business, byplay

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