English

Alternative forms

• down-and-out

Adjective

down and out ‎(not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) In a condition of poverty or debility, especially as a result of experiencing a financial or personal setback.

   People who are down and out need some place to turn.

Translations

Synonyms

• destitute, down at heel, homeless

Derived terms

• down-and-outer

See also

• homelessness