English Dictionary

Definition of “cook up”

cook up

(informal) to concoct or invent (a story, alibi, etc)
to prepare (a meal), esp quickly
(slang) to prepare (a drug) for use by heating, as by dissolving heroin in a spoon

cook-up

(in the Caribbean) a dish consisting of mixed meats, rice, shrimps, and sometimes vegetables

"I'll cook up some eggs and sausage, maybe some kidneys or black pudding?

Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)

Anthony Eden had no intention of letting Churchill cook up a Greek solution with Macmillan.

Simon Ball THE GUARDSMEN (2004)

CHRISTINE SHAW TO MY RED-HOT CHEF, Let's cook up something really special at Layton House in the year 2000.

Sun, News of the World (2000)

Every Saturday, Kakar and his 13 staff members invite seven or eight people" who deserve to be invited" and cook up a lavish meal.

India Today (1997)

IF YOU really want to cook up a storm in the kitchen you must have the right equipment.

Sun, News of the World (2000)

If necessary we'll cook up a disaffected ex-employee, or something.

Harcourt, Palma A Matter of Conscience

They'll trace it to Desirée, but she'll cook up a convincing explanation.

Butterworth, Michael The Five Million Dollar Prince

With Wild West flare, brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols cook up some of the best bistro fare in the region.

Globe and Mail (2003)

``Our favourite room is the kitchen where we often cook up a storm,' he said.

The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)

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