芝しば居い気ぎ

noun

theatricality; affectation; putting on an act

Refers to behavior that seems exaggerated, insincere, or overly dramatic, as if performing on stage. Often used critically to describe someone's manner or speech.

• 彼かれの謝しゃ罪ざいには芝しば居い気ぎがあって、本ほん心しんとは思おもえなかった。

  His apology had a theatrical quality and didn't seem sincere.

• あの政せい治じ家かの演えん説ぜつは芝しば居い気ぎが強つよすぎる。

  That politician's speech is too theatrical.