dodge up
C1 slang separable transitive
In simple words
To put something together quickly, often in a way that isn't very honest or careful.
Literal meaning: To raise something up while dodging or evading.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
To hastily produce or arrange something, often in a deceptive or low-quality way. (British/Australian slang)
"He dodged up an excuse just before the meeting, and nobody really believed him."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily used in British and Australian informal speech. Rare in American English. Implies something was produced without proper care, often to deceive. Not widely documented in major dictionaries.
Commonly used with
excuse plan document story scheme
Forms
Base
dodge up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dodges up
he/she/it
Past simple
dodged up
yesterday
Past participle
dodged up
have + pp
-ing form
dodging up
continuous
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