noun
Meaning 1
A short play (dramatic work).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: playlet
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
playette
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Meaning 2
A female player (person who plays the field).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: playerette
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From play + -ette.
From player + -ette.