Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trumped-up
adjective
/ˈtrʌmp.tʌp/
Definition
falsely or artificially created or exaggerated; pretended.
Examples
- He was charged with trumped-up allegations to undermine his reputation.
- They dismissed the report as a trumped-up excuse to justify their actions.
- The scandal began with a trumped-up story in the tabloids.
Meaning
Used to describe something that is not genuine, often in the context of accusations or claims that have been fabricated or overblown.
Synonyms
- fabricated
- false
- exaggerated
- contrived
- spurious
