pay-as-you-go

pay-as-you-go

(pā′əz-yo͝o-gō′)

adj.

Of or relating to a system or practice of paying debts as they are incurred.

pay-as-you-go

adj

a system of paying for something as expenses are incurred rather than in advance, and therefore not allowing for debts to build up

pay′-as-you-go′

n.

the principle or practice of paying for goods and services when purchased rather than relying on credit.

[1830–40]