Definition of anteing:
(n) :
(poker) In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot, often before dealing all the cards.
(v) :
To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
(n) :
A price or cost, as in up the ante.
(v) :
To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
(n) :
A surname.