Was used as slang in the British army, in World War's 1 and 2. Means to purposely follow a command/order but in a way that obviously will annoy the person giving the command
"EDWARD, GET OUT OF THAT CHAIR NOW AND GO TO THE HEADTEACHER'S OFFICE!"
Edward, with a cocky smile on his face, made getting out of his chair and packing his bag look like a big thing, in an insubordibloodybastinate way.
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