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shell out meaning and definition
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Definition of shell out (verb)
- administer or bestow, as in small portions
- "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
- synonyms: administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out
Source: Princeton University Wordnet