Use 'stump up' when someone pays but doesn't really want to or feels forced. She didn't want the extra expense, but she stumped up for her son's school trip.
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Slang Nuance
'Stump up' is informal and often used in casual or spoken English rather than in formal writing. If we all stump up a few quid, we can get the pizza ordered.
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British and Aussie
Mainly used in the UK and Australia, so it might be unfamiliar to speakers from other regions. The pub's owner finally stumped up the funds for repairs.