Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cough-up
phrasal verb
/kɔːf ʌp/
Definition
To produce or bring forth something, especially money or information, usually reluctantly.
Examples
- After much debate, he finally decided to cough up the required funds for the project.
- She had to cough up the truth about what happened during the meeting.
- The company was forced to cough up a settlement after the lawsuit.
Meaning
To give up or hand over something you may not want to share, often in a way that suggests effort or discomfort.
Synonyms
- give up
- fork over
- pay up
- reveal
