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# cash-strapped

adjective (cash-strapped)

«cash-strapped» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, everyday) short of money; poor, for now.

### In the lessons

Used in news headlines and everyday talk about people, families, councils, schools and companies that do not have enough money; softer than «poor» or «broke». All regions.

### Examples

- Cash-strapped families are turning to food banks.
- The cash-strapped council closed two libraries.
- As a cash-strapped student, I lived on noodles.
- Cash-strapped schools are asking parents for money.
- The cash-strapped club sold its best player.
- Chat: «Bit cash-strapped this week, can you pay?»

### Note

Means «short of money». Not about straps or belts. Common in news headlines.