pocketless

[/ˈpɒkɪtləs/]
adjective
sem bolsos
1. lacking pockets; designed or made without pockets
She wore a pocketless dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um vestido sem bolsos para o evento formal.
2. having no money or resources; poor or destitute
After losing his job, he found himself pocketless and desperate.
Depois de perder seu emprego, ele se viu sem dinheiro e desesperado.
In American English, 'pocketless' is primarily used in fashion contexts to describe clothing design. The secondary meaning (lacking money) is more colloquial and informal. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sem bolsos' is the standard term for clothing, while 'sem grana' or 'sem dinheiro' are preferred for financial situations.
NYC Slang
broke, flat broke, skint
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pocketlessmoneylessbrokeimpoverisheddestitute
Antonyms / Antônimos
pocketedwealthyaffluentrichsolvent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem bolsos
standard translation for clothing without pockets
General Brazilian
sem grana / sem dinheiro
colloquial for being without money
Portugal
sem bolsos
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

pocketpocketsmoneyclothesgarmentpoverty

Related Idioms & Phrases

pocketless and homeless
left pocketless
going pocketless
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