English Explanatory Dictionary

cover-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.
  2. An item of clothing to be worn over a swimsuit while not in the water.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌvɚˌʌp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-cover-up.wav

Word forms

cover-up cover-ups coverup

Etymology

Deverbal from cover up.

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