Antonyms for pony up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : poh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊ ni

Definition of pony up

Origin : 1650s, powny, from Scottish, apparently from obsolete French poulenet "little foal" (mid-15c.), diminutive of Old French poulain "foal," from Late Latin pullanus "young of an animal," from Latin pullus "young of a horse, fowl, etc." (see foal (n.)) [Skeat's suggestion, still accepted].
German, sensibly, indicates this animal by attaching a diminutive suffix to its word for "horse," which might yield Modern English *horslet. Modern French poney is a 19c. borrowing from English. Meaning "crib of a text as a cheating aid" (1827) and "small liquor glass" (1849) both are from notion of "smallness" (the former also "something one rides"). As the name of a popular dance, it dates from 1963. The U.S. Pony Express began 1860 (and operated about 18 months before being superseded by the transcontinental telegraph). The figurative one-trick pony is 1897, American English, in reference to circus acts.

As in kick in : verb contribute
As in supply : verb furnish, provide, give a resource
As in bet : verb gamble
As in compensate : verb make restitution
As in contribute : verb donate, provide
As in disburse : verb spend money
As in give : verb contribute, supply, transfer

Example sentences :

Regardless of hoof marks, Slade spurred his pony up the foot ledges.
Extract from : « Bloom of Cactus » by Robert Ames Bennet

"The corporation must pony up," he insisted, with the mayor.
Extract from : « Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) » by Constance Fenimore Woolson

Their folks had to pony up a pretty penny, too, for the lumber and for the cows.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys at Colby Hall » by Arthur M. Winfield

In her relief, she laughed softly as she pulled her pony up side of him.
Extract from : « Hidden Gold » by Wilder Anthony

He took the children out and drove the pony up to the stable.
Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris

"I am thankful, Abba," she replied, urging her pony up to his side.
Extract from : « A Noble Queen (Volume II of III) » by Philip Meadows Taylor

Tony and I will find the cave, and youve got to pony up the first supply of grub.
Extract from : « Deering of Deal » by Latta Griswold

Georgiana wants to pony up like a brick and keep the whole lot!
Extract from : « Her Own Way » by Clyde Fitch

“You may call me whatever you choose,” she answered, drawing the pony up where they were to dismount.
Extract from : « The Wind Before the Dawn » by Dell H. Munger

Tad jerked his pony up sharply and slowly rode back to where his victim was desperately struggling to free himself.
Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin

Synonyms for pony up

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