0 to make something come out of your throat or lungs when you cough: --
Doctors were worried when she started to cough up blood.
1 to produce money or information unwillingly: --
I've just had to cough up £40 for a parking fine.
2 to give money, especially when you do not really want to or when a large amount is involved: --
A plan for how the money should be spent was presented, in the hope of persuading donors to cough up.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
cough sth up