Cook up

verb

To prepare a meal by mixing ingredients.

I am going to cook up a nice dinner for you.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To prepare a meal by mixing ingredients.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a meal
  • cook up a dinner
verb

To create or invent a story, excuse or lie.

He cooked up an excuse about being late because of traffic.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To create or invent a story, excuse or lie.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a story
  • cook up an excuse

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To plan and put together, often in a sudden or improvisational way.

They cooked up a scheme to make some quick money.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To plan and put together, often in a sudden or improvisational way.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a plan
  • cook up a scheme

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To prepare a meal by mixing ingredients.

I am going to cook up a nice dinner for you.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To prepare a meal by mixing ingredients.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a meal
  • cook up a dinner
verb

To create or invent a story, excuse or lie.

He cooked up an excuse about being late because of traffic.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To create or invent a story, excuse or lie.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a story
  • cook up an excuse

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To plan and put together, often in a sudden or improvisational way.

They cooked up a scheme to make some quick money.
Visual representation of "cook up" - To plan and put together, often in a sudden or improvisational way.

Often appears as...

  • cook up a plan
  • cook up a scheme

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "cook up"
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Cooking Context

Used when talking about actually preparing food. Often implies creativity or experimentation in the kitchen.

Illustration for Cooking Context
Let's cook up a new recipe this weekend.
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Positive Tone

When saying 'cook up,' there's usually a positive, energetic vibe, like making something special or indulgent.

Illustration for Positive Tone
She's going to cook up her famous lasagna tonight.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cooking Context

Used when talking about actually preparing food. Often implies creativity or experimentation in the kitchen.

Illustration for Cooking Context
Let's cook up a new recipe this weekend.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Tone

When saying 'cook up,' there's usually a positive, energetic vibe, like making something special or indulgent.

Illustration for Positive Tone
She's going to cook up her famous lasagna tonight.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cooking Context

Used when talking about actually preparing food. Often implies creativity or experimentation in the kitchen.

Illustration for Cooking Context
Let's cook up a new recipe this weekend.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Tone

When saying 'cook up,' there's usually a positive, energetic vibe, like making something special or indulgent.

Illustration for Positive Tone
She's going to cook up her famous lasagna tonight.
Visual representation of the word "Cook up"

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