cosplay Syllabification: (cos·play)Pronunciation: /ˈkäzˌplā/Definition of cosplay noun the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime. verb [no object] engage in cosplay. Derivatives cosplayer noun Origin: 1990s: blend of costume and playcosplay in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of cosplay in the British & World English dictionary
