Strapped
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Strapped is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of strap.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of strap.
More Meanings
- (sometimes in combination) Having a strap or straps.
- (of a person, informal) Muscular.
- (slang) Armed; carrying a weapon.
- (slang) Poor; broke.
Example Sentences
I ain't gonna be out here strapped.
The pregnant woman should wear a wide-strapped bra that supports the breasts without causing nipple pressure.
Families struggling to meet mortgage payments or pay for health care can easily find themselves too strapped to take advantage of school meals, even though they are a bargain.
Punched him in his belly and he gave him a slap, / But little did he know the lil' boy was strapped, / The kid pulled out a gun, he said "Why did ya hit me?" / The barrel was set straight for the cop's kidney
Synonyms for strapped
Depending on context, synonyms include ripped, cash-strapped.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burly, buirdly, beefy, husky, robust, armed.
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