Yes, the word "act" does have a slang meaning. In colloquial speak, "act" can sometimes mean pretense or insincerity, as in someone "putting on an act." To elaborate, this term is often used when someone isn’t being genuine, behaving in a way that's not representative of their true self. For instance, let's say someone is behaving excessively polite to impress, you might say, "Stop putting on an act!” It's as if they've taken to the theater stage, playing a character rather than being real. Just like a chameleon changes its colors to blend in, people sometimes 'act' to suit their environment or a situation.
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