芝しば居いがかる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be affected; be theatrical; be pompous

Describes speech, behavior, or mannerisms that seem exaggerated, artificial, or overly dramatic, as if performing on stage. Often used in the form 芝居がかった.

• 彼かれの謝しゃ罪ざいは芝しば居いがかっていて、誠せい意いが感かんじられなかった。

  His apology was theatrical and didn't feel sincere.

• その政せい治じ家かの演えん説ぜつは芝しば居いがかった調ちょう子しで、聴ちょう衆しゅうは冷さめていた。

  The politician's speech had a pompous tone, and the audience was turned off.