Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stitch-up
noun
/ˈstɪtʃ ʌp/
Definition
A stitch-up refers to a situation where something is manipulated in a deceptive manner, often to unfairly blame an innocent person or to fix the outcome of an event.
Examples
- He felt it was a total stitch-up when he was blamed for the team’s loss.
- The deal was a stitch-up; they only brought him in to take the fall.
- Everyone knew it was a stitch-up when the decision seemed prearranged.
Meaning
In informal contexts, a stitch-up commonly implies a conspiracy to trick or deceive someone, often involving collaboration among several individuals.
Synonyms
- setup
- conspiracy
- frame-up
- manipulation
