adjective
Uncommon
strapped
Strapped (adjective) means Short of money. Example: “They were too strapped for cash to go on holiday that year.”
adjective
1
Short of money.
"They were too strapped for cash to go on holiday that year."
2
Fastened with a strap or straps.
"The pregnant woman should wear a wide-strapped bra that supports the breasts without causing nipple pressure."
— Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski (2002)
"The toddler was safely strapped into her car seat."
How to use strapped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLow on money, or physically secured with a strap.
When to use it
"Strapped for cash" is a common informal phrase for being short of money.
Common pairings
strapped for cash
strapped in
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Rhymes for strapped
tapped
mapped
capped
lapped
wrapped
clapped
trapped
chapped
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Frequently asked questions
What does “strapped” mean?
The word “strapped” means short of money. In plain terms, low on money, or physically secured with a strap.
How do you use “strapped” in a sentence?
Here is “strapped” used in a sentence: “They were too strapped for cash to go on holiday that year.”
What part of speech is “strapped”?
“Strapped” is an adjective.
Is “strapped” a common word?
“Strapped” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “strapped” have?
“Strapped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short of money.
