act up

Verb
  1. Misbehave badly;
    Act in a silly or improper way (synset 202523321)
    "The children acted up when they were not bored"
    is a type of: misbehave, misconduct, misdemean - behave badly
    same as: carry on
  2. Make itself felt as a recurring pain (synset 202126987)
    "My arthritis is acting up again"
    is a type of: ache, hurt, smart - be the source of pain

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