down–and–out
adjective
Definition of down–and–out
1 : destitute, impoverished
2 : physically weakened or incapacitated
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1901
First Known Use of down–and–out
1901
DOWN–AND–OUT Defined for English Language Learners
down-and-out
adjective
Definition of down–and–out for English Language Learners
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: very poor and without hope : having no money, job, etc.
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