Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dummy up

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.64 in modern English

Syllables: dum-my up
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

verb

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

verb

To suddenly stop talking; shut up; to keep a secret; to refuse to talk.

Informal

Example Sentences

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

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

dummies up (present, singular) dummying up (participle, present) dummied up (participle, past) dummied up (past)

Synonyms

close up clam up shut up belt up button up be quiet keep mum dummy

Questions

What does dummy up mean?: To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.

How to pronounce dummy up

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dummy up”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dummy up”.
Repeat and practice — Say “dummy up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.