ante up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To contribute one's share of a payment; to provide funds; to pay what is due.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Ugh! An inventor, eh?" "Nix! He's not an inventor himself, but he antes-up for 'em."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To pay a fee necessary to play a game, typically a card game.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ante up” mean?
To contribute one's share of a payment; to provide funds; to pay what is due.
Is “ante up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.