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deep pocket

noun

Definition of deep pocket

1 :a person or an organization having substantial financial resources
2 deep pockets plural :substantial financial resources
  • a corporation with deep pockets
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deep-pocketed

\ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd\ adjective

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Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

  1. argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts

First Known Use of deep pocket

1975

deep pocket Synonyms

Synonyms
Croesus, capitalist, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking
Antonyms
have-not, pauper
Related Words
moneymaker, money-spinner [chiefly British]; magnate, nabob, tycoon; billionaire, gazillionaire, millionaire, multibillionaire, multimillionaire, multimillionairess, zillionaire; heir, heiress, jet-setter, jeunesse dorée
Near Antonyms
bankrupt, beggar

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deep pocket

noun deep pock·et

legal Definition of deep pocket

1 :a person or organization having substantial financial resources especially for the purpose of paying damages
2 plural :substantial financial resources

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