Cough Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth.

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Expectorate
• Spit Out
• Spit Up
• Cough Out

Hypernyms

• Eject
• Release
• Expel
• Exhaust

Hyponyms

• Cough
• Spit Out
• Ptyalise
• Splutter
• Spue
• Spew
• Spit

Meaning ²

Give reluctantly; "He coughed up some money for his children's tuition".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

• The government finally coughed up the funds for the new hospital after months of delays.
• She coughed up a few hundred dollars to help her friend in need.
• The large corporation coughed up millions in damages after losing the lawsuit.
• He coughed up his savings to pay for the down payment on his new home.
• The wealthy investor coughed up the remaining amount to complete the project.

Synonyms

• Spit Up
• Pony Up