pay up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To pay in total a sum which is owed, especially when the sum has been owed for a period of time.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trả tổng số tiền nợ, đặc biệt khi số tiền đã nợ trong một thời gian
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At Whitsunday and Martinmas I will have enough to pay up the incumbrance of £3000 due to old Moss's daughter.
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).
Common questions
What does “pay up” mean?
To pay in total a sum which is owed, especially when the sum has been owed for a period of time.
Is “pay up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.