Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frame-up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.57 in modern English

Syllables: frame-up
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of frameup.

Example Sentences

"Then he burst into a stream of horrible profanity. "What's the game?" he cried, glaring round him. "Do you think I am easy and that you can play me for a sucker? Is it a frame-up, or what? You've chose the wrong man for a try-on of that sort.""

Etymology

Deverbal from frame up.

Inflected Forms

frame-ups (plural)

Synonyms

setup

Questions

What does frame-up mean?: Alternative spelling of frameup.
Where does frame-up come from?: Deverbal from frame up.

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