Cash-strapped (adjective)

Having a shortage of cash, being financially constrained and unable to afford necessary expenses.

Origin:

The phrase cash-strapped is made from the combination of the words "cash" which means money and "strapped" which means lack of something. it refers to a situation where an individual or business is lacking in cash.

Examples:

1. The company is cash-strapped and unable to pay its employees.
2. Due to the pandemic, many small businesses have become cash-strapped.
3. The cash-strapped government was unable to fund the project.
4. The cash-strapped student had to take out a loan to pay for her tuition.
5. The cash-strapped company had to lay off some of its employees.