Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fit up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: fit up
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.

Slang

verb

To furnish with suitable things; to prepare; to fit out.

verb

To create a set or performance venue; to make a venue ready for a performance.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"The gun was placed in her car in an effort to fit her up."
"to fit up a room for a guest"
"The shoemaker will fit you up with a fine pair of boots."
"We will finish fitting up the stage by the time the show starts."

Usage

Inflected Forms

fits up (present, singular) fitting up (participle, present) fitted up (participle, past) fitted up (past)

Phrases

fit-up

Synonyms

frame

Questions

What does fit up mean?: Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.

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