Knock up

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verb

To quickly make or prepare something.

I'll knock up a quick dinner.
Visual representation of "knock up" - To quickly make or prepare something

Often appears as...

  • knock up a meal
  • knock up a sketch

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Conversation

Used informally among friends or family, not in professional settings.

Illustration for Casual Conversation
I'm starving – can you knock up some sandwiches?
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Speed Implied

Implies a task is done quickly, without too much care.

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Let's knock up a presentation in ten minutes.
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