roleplay/ˈrəʊl.pleɪ/EtymologyFrom role (“expected behavior”) + play (“perform, act”).roleplay means The act or practice of roleplaying; an instance of roleplaying. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.nounThe act or practice of roleplaying; an instance of roleplaying.“Lesbian, 34, seeks lesbians who enjoy occasional anal sex and role plays. Light s/m ok too.”The practice of roleplaying.verbTo act out a scenario or fantasy with another person or other people.“To spice up their sex life, they like to roleplay.”To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.“He likes to roleplay a vampire.”To act out a social role, especially one that one does not truly belong to.“He talks like he's some scrappy bootstrap entrepreneur but he's just some old money rich kid roleplaying.”