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单词 dummy up
释义

dummy up

verb

dummied up; dummying up; dummies up

intransitive verb

: to say nothing : clam up

Synonyms

  • belt up [British]
  • clam up
  • dry up
  • hush
  • pipe down
  • quiet (down)
  • shut up
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Example Sentences

all of a sudden the suspect just dummied up and demanded the presence of an attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

dummy up

verb

as in to dry up
to stop talking all of a sudden the suspect just dummied up and demanded the presence of an attorney

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dry up
  • clam up
  • hush
  • pipe down
  • hold one's peace
  • shut up
  • hold one's tongue
  • quiet (down)
  • belt up
  • calm (down)
  • cool (down)
  • settle (down)
  • haw
  • hem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • speak
  • talk
  • talk up
  • speak out
  • speak up
  • spout (off)
  • sound off
  • pipe up
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