Meaning of phony up | Babel Free

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?””

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