strapped Definition
- 1short of money; broke
- 2tightly secured or fastened
Using strapped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "strapped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I can't afford to go on vacation this year, I'm strapped for cash.
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The backpack was strapped tightly to his back.
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She strapped the baby into the car seat.
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The company is strapped for resources and can't take on any new projects.
strapped Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: strapped in Brief
The term 'strapped' [stræpt] has two main meanings. The first refers to being short of money, synonymous with 'broke' or 'penniless.' For example, 'I can't afford to go on vacation this year, I'm strapped for cash.' The second meaning is to be tightly secured or fastened, as in 'The backpack was strapped tightly to his back.' 'Strapped' can also be used formally as 'short of funds,' and informally as 'broke' or 'out of cash.'
