Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fork-over
verb
/fɔrk ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To pay or give over something, usually money, especially reluctantly.
Examples
- After some negotiation, he had to fork over the cash for the repairs.
- She wasn’t excited about having to fork over her hard-earned savings for that new phone.
- Don’t expect him to fork over his lunch money without a good reason!
Meaning
The term ‘fork-over’ is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of handing over money, typically in situations where the person may be hesitant or unwilling to do so.
Synonyms
- pay
- part with
- hand over
- cough up
