cover-up

== English == === Alternative forms === coverup === Etymology === Deverbal from cover up. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkʌvɚˌʌp/ === Noun === cover-up (plural cover-ups) An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake. 1999, Mona the Vampire, "Jurassic Parking Lot" (season 1, episode 3b): Mona: Oh, of course, a cover-up! You know, the whole town would panic if they knew a misunderstood Frankensteinosaurus was on a bloodthirsty rampage! Your secret's safe, Officer. I don't want to cause an international panic any more than you do. An item of clothing to be worn over a swimsuit while not in the water. ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== cover-up on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === overcup