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.
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Pay up; pay the two dollars.
We've been drinking for two days. Now it's time for you to pony up your share.
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Pitch in some money to help pay for a group item.
We're all getting Beth a stripper for her 30th birthday. Did you pony up
yet?
by Mark Singer February 6, 2004
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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.


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.
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to pay up after losing in poker or other card games
my full house beat your pair, pony up biatch
by ian the d February 6, 2004
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brony speech for "step up" or "man up"
* Applejack is about to arm wrestle Rainbow Dash *
Applejack: Let's arm wrestle for the tickets!
Rainbow Dash: Alright, pony up bitch!
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An act of pooling everyone's money in the current group together.
Who wants to order a pizza? Everyone who does, pony up!
by Jimmy Ray February 6, 2004
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