pungle

verb pun·gle \ˈpəŋ-gəl\

pun·gledpun·gling \ˈpəŋ-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of PUNGLE

transitive verb

: to make a payment or contribution of (money) —usually used with up

intransitive verb

: pay, contribute —usually used with up

Spanish póngale put it down

First Known Use: 1851

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