cash strapped

Adjective

Meaning

cash strapped (comparative more cash strapped, superlative most cash strapped)

Alternative spelling of cash-strapped

cash-strapped (comparative more cash-strapped, superlative most cash-strapped)

Without funds; low on or out of money.

Alternative names

cash-strapped

Synonyms

Examples

Africa’s informal sector accounts for more than 85% of employment across the continent and has been largely bypassed by limited support measures from cash-strapped governments. Source: Internet

A cash-strapped Centre may welcome the CourtтАЩs verdict. Source: Internet

After the war, there was fierce debate within the cash-strapped British armed forces as to the value of airborne forces. Source: Internet

A mural by Romare Bearden in the Gateway Center subway station in Pittsburgh is worth $15 million, more than the cash-strapped transit agency expected, raising questions about how it should be cared for once it is removed before the station is demolished. Source: Internet

Delaying payments to generators helps cash-strapped discoms manage their working capital cycles, meet short-term obligations and avoid costly working capital loans. Source: Internet

But the governor, J.B. Pritzker, and state aides hesitate to endorse additional rate hikes and other changes that could increase customers' utility bills at a time when they are already cash-strapped. Source: Internet

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