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patch-up

/ˈpæt͡ʃˌʌp/

patch-up noun: the act of patching or repairing.

Noun

patch-up (plural patch-ups)

  1. The act of patching or repairing.
  2. An instance of patching or repairing.
  3. A hastily performed repair job; a quick fix.

Forms of patch-up

pluralpatch-ups
alternative formpatch up

Origin of patch-up

patch + up

Questions about patch-up

What does patch-up mean?
Patch-up means the act of patching or repairing.
What part of speech is patch-up?
Patch-up is a noun.
How do you pronounce patch-up?
Patch-up is pronounced /ˈpæt͡ʃˌʌp/.
What is the plural of patch-up?
The plural of patch-up is patch-ups.

Words near patch-up in the dictionary

  1. patch up
  2. patch-box
  3. patch-boxes
  4. patch-clamp
  5. patch-ice
  6. patch-up
  7. patch-ups
  8. patchability
  9. patchable
  10. patchak
  11. Patcham

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