pay up

verb

paid up; paying up; pays up

intransitive verb

: to pay what is due

transitive verb

: to pay in full

Examples of pay up in a Sentence

for once our bills are all paid up

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of pay up was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20up. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pay up

verb
: to pay in full
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