pay up

verb

paid up; paying up; pays up

intransitive verb

: to pay what is due

transitive verb

: to pay in full

Synonyms

• ante (up)
• balance
• clear
• discharge
• foot
• liquidate
• meet
• pay
• pay off
• pony up
• quit
• recompense
• settle
• spring (for)
• stand

Examples of pay up in a Sentence

for once our bills are all paid up

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

pay up

verb

: to pay in full