Meaning: to put (something) up, often money. Pony, derived from pone, Lat. (present imperative, sing.) Poneo, ponere, "to put" Hence, to pony up is frequently used in monetary settings and games of chance where the demand is made to "pony up", or stake a monetary sum.
by A. Discipulus. July 31, 2013
by octopod February 8, 2004
by Mark Singer February 6, 2004
1) To pay up
2) To put money down
Originating from the latin word "Pone" (said like pony), which means money. The phrase Pony Up came from putting your money up on the table in a game of chance. Hence' Pone (Pony) up on the table.
2) To put money down
Originating from the latin word "Pone" (said like pony), which means money. The phrase Pony Up came from putting your money up on the table in a game of chance. Hence' Pone (Pony) up on the table.
In Poker: The ante's just been raise, so pony up boys,
In General: Urgh, the ring I've been looking at is expensive, but sooner or later I'll have to pony up the dough.
In General: Urgh, the ring I've been looking at is expensive, but sooner or later I'll have to pony up the dough.
by Xenoranger February 13, 2009
by ian the d February 6, 2004
* Applejack is about to arm wrestle Rainbow Dash *
Applejack: Let's arm wrestle for the tickets!
Rainbow Dash: Alright, pony up bitch!
Applejack: Let's arm wrestle for the tickets!
Rainbow Dash: Alright, pony up bitch!
by MonotoneTyler13 July 1, 2011
by Jimmy Ray February 6, 2004