cosplay
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Noun — The hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction.
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Etymology
From Japanese kosupure, itself a blend of the English words "costume" and "play."
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What does “cosplay” mean?
The word “cosplay” means the hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction. In plain terms, dressing up as a character for fun, performance, or fan events.
How do you pronounce “cosplay”?
“Cosplay” is pronounced KOZ-play (/ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cosplay” in a sentence?
Here is “cosplay” used in a sentence: “Cosplay has become a huge part of comic conventions around the world.”
What part of speech is “cosplay”?
Depending on how it is used, “cosplay” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cosplay” come from?
The word “cosplay” comes from Japanese. From Japanese kosupure, itself a blend of the English words "costume" and "play.".
Is “cosplay” a common word?
“Cosplay” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cosplay” have?
“Cosplay” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hobby of dressing up as a character from a game, anime, comic, or other fiction.