1. n. a place to live. This is a pretty nice setup. What’s the rent?
2. n. a scheme; a plot. (Underworld.) I got a good little setup for earning some money.
3. n. a person who is set up for some swindle; a mark. (Underworld.) The setup got wise at the last minute.
4. n. a glass with ice for an alcoholic beverage. (Usually plural.) Can we have a couple of setups brought to our room, please?