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Meaning of phony up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To create a false version of something.

Examples

“They're in it up to their ears if they're phonying up a record of nonexistent checks.”
“He phonies up some documents, plants them with CBS, and doesn't say a word when the story breaks. He lets others dispute their authenticity while he remains in the shadows.”
“The sheriff said, “What in hell makes you think Jones phonied up evidence?””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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