Pronunciation: /kʊk ʌp/
noun a fabricated or invented story or plan
A1 I like to cook up simple meals for my family.
A2 She can cook up a delicious stir-fry in no time.
B1 The chef was able to cook up a new recipe using local ingredients.
B2 The contestants had to cook up a three-course meal in under an hour.
C1 The team of chefs had to cook up a creative dish for the competition.
C2 The restaurant is known for its ability to cook up unique and innovative dishes.
verb to prepare or concoct something, typically food, by mixing ingredients and heating them
A1 I can cook up some pasta for dinner.
A2 She likes to cook up new recipes in her kitchen.
B1 The chef was able to cook up a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
B2 After experimenting with different ingredients, she was able to cook up a unique dish.
C1 The team of chefs worked together to cook up a gourmet feast for the guests.
C2 Using his culinary skills, he was able to cook up a five-course meal for the special event.
formal The chef was able to cook up a delicious five-course meal for the event.
informal Let's cook up some spaghetti for dinner tonight.
slang We can cook up a plan to sneak into the party.
figurative The politician tried to cook up a scandal to discredit his opponent.
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