Question 1

What does "cook up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To prepare or cook a meal, often quickly or informally.

Question 2

How do you use "cook up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I'll cook up some pasta if you're hungry.

Question 3

Is "cook up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"cook up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The figurative sense (inventing a plan or scheme) is very common and often implies deception or cunning — 'They cooked up a story' suggests fabrication. The literal culinary sense is also natural and common. Both senses are informal.

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