charades
nounUK /ʃəˈrɑːdz/
US /ʃəˈreɪdz/
A game where you act out a word without talking so others can guess it.
We played charades at the party and everyone laughed at my silly acting.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An absurd pretense or fake behavior meant to hide the truth.
Their friendly chat was just a charade to avoid discussing the real problem.
3. A showy but meaningless display or performance.
The ceremony felt like an empty charade.
4. The plural of charade, referring to multiple acts of pretending.
The negotiations were full of charades and empty promises.