Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fork-out
verb
/fɔrk aʊt/
Definition
To spend or pay money, usually reluctantly or with some hesitation.
Examples
- After much debate, he finally decided to fork out for the concert tickets.
- She was hesitant to fork out so much money for a new phone.
- Many people are willing to fork out extra cash for a premium experience.
Meaning
The phrase ‘fork out’ usually implies that someone is paying a sum of money that they may not want to or consider excessive, often for something that is not easily justified.
Synonyms
- spend
- pay
- shell out
- cough up
- part with
