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Dummy up
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.
"The carpenters dummied up a set of simple props for the rehearsals."
2.
verb
(sometimes imperative) To suddenly stop talking; shut up.
"Everyone was discussing the new teacher, but when she entered the room they all dummied up."
Synonyms
close up
shut up
keep mum
clam up
belt up
dummy
button up
be quiet
undesign
dummy-proof
knock off
dummy out
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