frame-up

[ freym-uhp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.

frame-up

noun

1. a conspiracy to incriminate someone on a false charge
2. a plot to bring about a dishonest result, as in a contest

Word History and Origins

Origin of frame-up¹

1895–1900, Americanism; frame + up, modeled on nominalizations of phrasal verbs, with up as perfective particle

Example Sentences

While the Nova headed back to San Francisco, Dr. McCauley said that as he was framing up the feeding humpback whales for his photographs, he couldn’t help but think of the recently deceased Fran.

From New York Times

The updates for the 2021 model include a faster A13 Bionic processor and a 12MP wide-angle camera with Center Stage, a feature designed for keeping you framed up and centered while on video calls.

From The Verge

It also maintains that front-facing screen from its predecessor, so framing up your shot when mounting the camera on something like a bike is much easier.

From The Verge

Donaldson drew level but a run of 109 in the next saw Allen go into Monday night's second session one frame up.

From BBC

And if you keep the phone in that half-open position, you can use its small external screen next to its main cameras to frame up pictures of you and your friends.

From Seattle Times

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