dummy up

verb — 3 senses

dummy up

verb
1

To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.

  • The carpenters dummied up a set of simple props for the rehearsals.
2

To make a fake version of something; to make a counterfeit.

3

Imperative, Informal, Sometimes To suddenly stop talking; shut up; to keep a secret; to refuse to talk.

  • When he couldn't think of any more good lies, he just dummied up.
  • Everyone was discussing the new teacher, but when she entered the room they all dummied up.

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