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send up

transitive verb

Definition of SEND UP

1
:  to send to jail
2
:  to make fun of :  parody
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First Known Use of SEND UP

1852

Related to SEND UP

Synonyms
burlesque, caricature, do, imitate, mock, parody, mimic, spoof, travesty

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. send up
  2. send-up
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