I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: from past participle of put up
: underhandedly arranged especially with the cooperation of insiders : plotted , preconcerted
a put-up piece of legal chicanery, fit only to arouse derisive laughter — Time
a put-up job
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from past participle of put up
: something that is put up for marketing : package ; especially : any of various cones, tubes, or bobbins of yarn or thread