make-believelove
nounUK /ˈmeɪk bɪˌliːv lʌv/
US /ˈmeɪk bɪˌliːv lʌv/
A make-believelove is a pretend feeling of love you act out in a game.
The kids played make-believelove, pretending their teddy bears were getting married.
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2. A sweet, made-up love story that children invent while playing.
She told a make-believelove about a princess and a dragon who became best friends.
3. The warm, silly feeling you get for a toy or stuffed animal you pretend is alive.
He hugged his toy rabbit with pure make-believelove.
4. A game where players act like they are in love for fun.
At recess, they started a make-believelove and took turns being the hero and the sweetheart.