Put-up (Adjective)
Meaning
Planned secretly; "it was a put-up job".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police discovered that the entire scandal was a put-up job orchestrated by the disgruntled employee.
- The activist claimed the politician's newfound support for the cause was just a put-up show for public image.
- Rumors swirled that the CEO's resignation was a put-up affair, rather than his own decision.
- Her colleagues speculated the manager's sudden appearance of authority was a put-up act to gain respect.
- Investigations revealed a put-up fight at the bar had been arranged by the owner for publicity purposes.