mock-up

or mock·up

[ mok-uhp ]

noun

1. a model, often full-size, for study, testing, or teaching:

   a mock-up of an experimental aircraft.

mock-up

noun

1. a working full-scale model of a machine, apparatus, etc, for testing, research, etc
2. a layout of printed matter

verb

1. tr, adverb to build or make a mock-up of

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock-up¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase mock up

Example Sentences

He’d had it mocked up in the style of a rock band tour T-shirt and other readers were laughing and snapping selfies with him.

From Salon

Although he had not sent any images himself, the blackmailers mocked up a compromising picture and in a text threatened to share it.

From BBC

Rumours had been swirling that Mr Ali's supporters were still campaigning for him - although there was little evidence of this beyond some mocked up social media images depicting Keir Starmer as a clown.

From BBC

When questioned by BBC bosses, Bashir admitted having the statements mocked up, but repeatedly denied showing the documents to Earl Spencer.

From BBC

That could look like persuasive text messages, false announcements about voting processes shared in different languages on WhatsApp, or bogus websites mocked up to look like official government ones in your area, experts said.

From Seattle Times

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