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单词 pungle
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Definition of pungle in English:

pungle

verb ˈpʌŋɡl
Regional, US, West informal
  • with object To hand over or come up with (money); to ‘shell out’. Also without object. Usually with down or up.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Alta California (San Francisco). From Spanish póngale put it (sc. the money) down from ponga, 3rd person present subjunctive of poner to put, to place, to wager, to bet + le, 3rd person singular direct object pronoun (now nonstandard with reference to non-human objects: see note).

Definition of pungle in US English:

pungle

verbˈpʌŋɡl
Regional, US, West informal
  • with object To hand over or come up with (money); to ‘shell out’. Also without object. Usually with down or up.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Alta California (San Francisco). From Spanish póngale put it ( sc the money) down from ponga, 3rd person present subjunctive of poner to put, to place, to wager, to bet + le, 3rd person singular direct object pronoun (now nonstandard with reference to non-human objects: see note).

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