playing against type

A form of play against type — To behave in a manner that is completely different from what is expected based on one's role.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of play against type
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APA

playing against type. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20against%20type

MLA

“playing against type.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20against%20type. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “playing against type,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20against%20type.

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