adjective

strapped

adjective

Short of money.

"They were too strapped for cash to go on holiday that year."

Fastened with a strap or straps.

"The toddler was safely strapped into her car seat."

How to Use Strapped

Learner’s notes

In 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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They were too _____ for cash to go on holiday that year.

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