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cash-strapped

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Without funds; low on or out of money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From the expression strapped for cash.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: a corto di soldi — without funds
  • Italian: al verde — without funds
  • Russian: на мели (na meli) — without funds
  • Russian: без гроша (bez groša) — without funds