Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-up
Adjective
ˈhɑrd ʌp
Definition
In a state of needing money, often due to financial struggles.
Examples
- After losing his job, he found himself hard-up and unable to pay his bills.
- She felt hard-up during the holidays because of unexpected expenses.
- The charity aims to help families who are hard-up and in need of support.
Meaning
The term ‘hard-up’ describes a situation where someone is experiencing financial difficulties and lacks sufficient funds for basic needs.
Synonyms
- financially strained
- impoverished
- broke
- short on cash
- penniless
