How do you say you're poor without saying it?

Synonyms of poor
  1. impoverished.
  2. broke.
  3. deprived.
  4. needy.
  5. beggared.
  6. bankrupt.
  7. indigent.
  8. impecunious.

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What is another way to say you are poor?

On this page you'll find 283 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to poor, such as: destitute, impoverished, indigent, low, meager, and needy.

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How do I say I'm poor?

Here are some alternative phrases that should come in handy if you have to explain your situation or turn down an invitation for financial reasons.
  1. I'm running a little low on funds.
  2. I'm feeling the pinch at the moment.
  3. I'm temporarily in the red.
  4. I'm nearly running on empty.
  5. My resources are a little depleted.

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What can I say instead of I'm broke?

I'm low on funds. I'm short of cash. I'm broke. I'm strapped for cash.

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How do you call someone poor without calling them poor?

Synonyms of 'poor' in American English
  1. impoverished.
  2. broke (informal)
  3. destitute.
  4. down and out.
  5. down on one's luck (informal)
  6. hard up (informal)
  7. impecunious.
  8. indigent.

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The problem is not that you’re poor - It’s that you suck at being poor

41 related questions found

What is slang for a poor person?

beggar. bum. dependent. destitute. down-and-out.

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How do you call someone poor respectfully?

  1. Under-served.
  2. Underprivileged.
  3. Struggling Populations.
  4. Disadvantaged.
  5. In need/Needy.
  6. Marginalized.
  7. Recovering.

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How do you say I don't have enough money?

The correct way to say "I do not have enough money" is "I don't have enough money" or "I am short on money."

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What is a word for having no money?

1. Poor, impecunious, impoverished, penniless refer to those lacking money. Poor is the simple term for the condition of lacking means to obtain the comforts of life: a very poor family. Impecunious often suggests that the poverty is a consequence of unwise habits: an impecunious actor.

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What is a word for running out of money?

Synonyms of out of money (adj.

bankrupt. broke. failed. indebted.

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What does pretty poor mean?

adj. of extremely poor or unreliable quality ; very lo ... [US];[informal ...

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What is it called when you're not rich but not poor?

Middle-Class Values

People who identify themselves as middle class largely support democracy. From taxi drivers to professionals to small businessmen, many people whose income puts them between rich and poor seek to become part of a stable middle class.

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How would I define being poor?

Poverty is about not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter.

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What does less fortunate mean?

: having less money, education, etc., than the other people in a society : having fewer advantages, privileges, and opportunities than most people : poor or disadvantaged.

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What is the British slang for no money?

“Skint” is a British expression to mean being broke or having no money.

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What do you call a person who doesn't waste money?

[ froo-guhl ] show ipa. See synonyms for: frugalfrugality on Thesaurus.com. adjective. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks.

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What is slang for not spending money?

What's an English word for someone who does not like to spend money? Answer: Miser, skinflint, tightwad, pinchpenny, penny-pincher, cheapskate.

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Can I say I have little money?

Yes, it is correct to say, "I have little money." 1.

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What does it mean to be broke financially?

informal having no money; bankrupt.

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What does broke mean in slang?

However, as slang, broke is an adjective and it means that you don't have any money. That's right. If you are broke, it means you have no money. This is a great term to know and use because you can use it in a formal and also in an informal way.

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What is the British slang for poor people?

The most widely used British slang words for poor are skint or strapped. These are ways of saying you or someone else has no money. There are other phrases such as “tightening your belt,” though this just implies a careful budgeting as opposed to outright poverty. Skint is the most common term.

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Is it offensive to say poor?

Comment: Many find the terms “low class” and “poor” pejorative. Use person-first language instead. Define income brackets and levels if possible.

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What is a synonym for poor trashy?

garbage. good-for-nothing. grungy. inferior. junky.

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What is a Povo in Australia?

povo. noun 1. a person who is poor: They can't afford to go - they're real povos. --adjective 2. poor, or befitting a poor person: povo clothes.

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What is the poverty line in Australia for a single person?

The poverty line based on 50% of median household income ranges from $489 per week for a single person to $1,027 per week for a couple with two children.

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