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Definition of put up

put up

verb

  • to show. 2. to put in jeopardy (related to the old phrase "put it all on the table").
    Go head son, put your dough up.

    Last edited on Feb 13 2002. Submitted by P from MD, USA on Feb 13 2002.

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