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… fabricated — very pleased (4,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

made up

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This might be a double definition.

'fabricated' is the first definition.
('make up' can be a synonym of 'fabricate')

'very pleased' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I don't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for made up that I've seen before include "Given slap" , "Chuffed" , "painted" , "trying to look attractive?" , "Promoted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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