Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dirt-poor

Adjective

/dɜrt pʊr/

Definition

Extremely poor; lacking basic necessities.

Examples

After losing his job, he found himself dirt-poor and struggling to make ends meet.
The community had many dirt-poor families in need of assistance.
Despite being dirt-poor, they remained hopeful for a better future.

Meaning

The term describes a state of poverty that is severe, often indicating that a person or household has no financial resources to meet their basic needs.