Cooked up

Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkt ˈəp/

Cooked up (verb)

  1. To create a story or explanation that is not true, usually to trick someone.
  2. To prepare or arrange something quickly, often with little time or effort.

Examples

  • She cooked up a story to explain the delay.
  • They cooked up a story that sounded believable.