trumped-up Meaning & Definition
ˈtrəm(p)t-ˈəp
What Does Trumped-Up Mean?
Trumped-Up is an adjective that means fraudulently concocted.
Quick Facts About Trumped-Up
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtrəm(p)t-ˈəp/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Comparative / superlative | more trumped-up, most trumped-up |
| First known use | 1728 |
Trumped-Up Definition (Adjective)
- fraudulently concocted : spurious
trumped-up charges
Synonyms of Trumped-Up
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Trumped-up synonyms and antonyms →Trumped-Up in a Sentence
These trumped-up charges are unfair to the defendant.
trumped-up charges
Word Forms & Grammar
trumped-up
trumped-up (comparative more trumped-up, superlative most trumped-up)
Words That Rhyme With Trumped-Up
Origin of Trumped-Up
From the past participle form of the phrasal verb trump up.
First Known Use
1728
Trumped-Up Pronunciation
Trumped-up is pronounced /ˈtrəm(p)t-ˈəp/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (trəm(p)t).