strapped
word · lemma: strap
/ˈstɹæpt/
strapt
/stɹˈæpt/
strapt
Definition
'Strapped' commonly means having very little money, but it can also mean tied or fastened with a strap.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, especially for 'strapped for cash' (no money). Can also be literal when talking about being physically fastened. Don't confuse with 'straps' (noun). Often found as 'strapped for time' or 'strapped for resources'.
Spanish: sin dinero - atado (con correa)Portuguese (BR): sem dinheiro - preso (com cinta)Portuguese (PT): sem dinheiro - preso (com fita)Chinese (Simplified): 缺钱 - 用带子绑住Chinese (Traditional): 缺錢 - 用帶子綁住Hindi: पैसों की तंगी - पट्टा बांधा हुआArabic: مفلس - مربوط (بحزام)Bengali: অর্থকষ্টে থাকা - বেঁধে ফেলাRussian: без денег - пристёгнутыйJapanese: お金に困っている - ベルトで固定されたVietnamese: thiếu tiền - bị buộc lạiKorean: 돈이 없는 - 끈으로 묶인Turkish: parasız - kayışla bağlanmışUrdu: پیسے سے تنگ - پٹی سے بندھا ہواIndonesian: kekurangan uang - diikat dengan tali
Example Sentences
I'm strapped until payday.
basic
He was strapped into the seat for safety.
basic
We're a bit strapped for cash this month.
basic
Sorry, I can't come out tonight—I'm totally strapped.
natural
If you're ever strapped for time, just let me know.
natural
The boxes were strapped together to avoid shifting during transport.
natural