Dirt-poor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dirt-poor is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) In a condition of extreme poverty.
Meaning
(idiomatic) In a condition of extreme poverty.
Example Sentences
A few years ago it was a dirt-poor outpost populated by rural migrants.
In recent months, the dirt-poor peasants of Honduras have invaded farms and blockaded bridges to force the government to fulfill its promises.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include destitute, impoverished, down and out, poor, disadvantaged, indigent.
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