adjective
- having little or no money; financially constrained
- secured or fastened with a strap or straps
Usage: informal
Examples
- I’m too strapped to go out to dinner this week.
- The company is strapped for cash after the recent losses.
- She strapped herself into the car seat before driving.
- The luggage was strapped securely to the roof of the car.
- He’s financially strapped until his next paycheck arrives.
- The equipment was strapped down to prevent it from moving during transport.