stump up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To pay for something, often with reluctance.
Register: informal
Examples
Jim stumped up for the cinema tickets, but I paid for the coffees afterwards.
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 give one’s share, to pay the reckoning, to bring forth the money reluctantly.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “stump up” mean?
To pay for something, often with reluctance.
Is “stump up” formal or informal?
stump up is generally informal.