How do you use "Cough Up" in a sentence?

Come on, cough up what you owe. Had to cough up for repairs.

Cough Up

Q: What does "Cough Up" mean?

Reluctantly pay money Hand over money unwillingly, as if the payment is being forced out of you.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: Reluctantly pay money

不情愿地付钱

Soltar la pasta a regañadientes

しぶしぶ金を払う

마지못해 돈을 내다

Hand over money unwillingly, as if the payment is being forced out of you.

勉强地交出钱，好像是被迫付出的一样。

Entregar dinero de mala gana, como si te obligaran a pagar.

無理やり払わされるかのように、嫌々ながらお金を出すこと。

마치 억지로 뜯기듯이 마지못해 돈을 내는 것.

Examples

Come on, cough up what you owe.
快点，把欠的钱掏出来
Venga, suelta lo que debes
ほら、借りた分を払えよ
자, 빚진 거 내놔.
Had to cough up for repairs.
不得不掏钱修理
Tuve que soltar la pasta para las reparaciones
修理代をしぶしぶ払わなきゃならなかった
수리비를 울며 겨자 먹기로 냈다.

Pronunciation

/kɒf ʌp/

Usage Guide

Context: demanding payment

Tone: demanding

✓ Do Say

Demanding payment
要求付款
Exigir un pago
支払いを要求する場面
돈을 내라고 요구할 때

✗ Don't Say

Polite requests
不适合用于礼貌的请求
No se usa para peticiones educadas
丁寧なお願いには不向き
정중한 부탁

Common Mistakes

Implies reluctance

Origin & History

From the physical act of coughing something up, 17th century.

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Common phrase

Regional notes: Universal.

Variations

Cough upCough it up