cook up

phrasal verb

cooked up; cooking up; cooks up

1

: to prepare (food) for eating especially quickly

I can cook up some hamburgers.

He cooked this whole meal up in less than 30 minutes.

2

: to invent (something, such as an idea, excuse, etc.) to deal with a particular situation

They cooked up a scheme to fool their neighbor.

You'll have to cook an excuse up quickly.

Examples of cook up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This means pancakes will cook up thick and fluffy while crêpes are thinner. —Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024

The fourth season features six episodes, each guest starring celebrities, chefs, writers, and more cooking up some mouthwatering dishes. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2024

Building gadgets normally cooked up by Star Wars directors or visual effects supervisors is Smoot’s whole deal. —Marah Eakin, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2024

Bamboo steamer baskets are a traditional way to cook up delicious meals with an eco-friendly option. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

The post’s accompanying clip finds Mike and Chief Keef hanging out and smoking while cooking up some new tunes. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024

Then, Vicky will cook up the freshest and most delicious vegan meal with many ingredients sourced straight from her garden. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024

Her characters, who long for the stability, benefits, and job security of full-time work, cook up a plan that sparks their hopes and dreams. —Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024

Capacity: Most of our picks can cook up to 16 cups of popcorn, enough for four to six people. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024