Pronunciation: /keɪfeɪb/
noun a portrayal of staged events within the professional wrestling industry as real or true
A1 Kayfabe is a term used in professional wrestling to describe the portrayal of staged events as real.
A2 In wrestling, kayfabe is the code of secrecy that wrestlers maintain to keep the illusion of the sport alive.
B1 Fans often enjoy learning about the behind-the-scenes aspects of kayfabe and how it influences storylines.
B2 Understanding the concept of kayfabe is essential for anyone interested in the world of professional wrestling.
C1 The art of kayfabe has evolved over the years, with wrestlers constantly adapting to new technologies and audience expectations.
C2 Some wrestlers have become masters of kayfabe, blurring the lines between reality and fiction to create compelling narratives.
verb to maintain the illusion of reality in professional wrestling performances
A1 He kayfabed his injury so his opponent wouldn't know he was actually hurt.
A2 The wrestler kayfabed his rivalry with his teammate to create drama for the audience.
B1 The actors kayfabed their on-screen romance to keep fans interested in the TV show.
B2 The politicians kayfabed their disagreement in public, but behind closed doors they were actually good friends.
C1 The magician's ability to kayfabe his illusions left the audience in awe of his skills.
C2 The CEO kayfabed the company's financial troubles to prevent a panic among investors.
formal The wrestlers maintained kayfabe by staying in character even outside of the ring.
informal Don't break kayfabe by revealing the storyline to fans.
slang It's all about keeping up the kayfabe in the wrestling world.
figurative Sometimes it's necessary to maintain kayfabe in order to protect someone's reputation.
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