by Kuehlstein May 08, 2018
by GrChRo April 27, 2011
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. September 03, 2013
by octopod February 07, 2004
by Mark Singer February 06, 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 06, 2004