Meaning Of The Word Cough up

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What's The Definition Of Cough up?

cough up
phrasal verb: If you cough up an amount of money, you pay or spend that amount, usually when you would prefer not to.

cough up in American English
to bring up or eject (phlegm, food, etc.) by coughing
to relinquish, esp. reluctantly; contribute; give

cough up in British English
to surrender (money, information, etc), esp reluctantly

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