out of pocket

Definitions

1. 1

   Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss

   Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss; broke.

   • After three races he was £10 out of pocket.
   • A local doctor had bought one canvas and but for that lucky chance he would have been out of pocket.
2. 2

   Not available

   Not available; unable to be reached.

   • Like a coward, he called his agent's work number and left a voicemail that he'd be out of pocket for several days but would try to check his messages here and there.
   • Sir, Senders is still in Yosemite camping with his family. He'll be out of pocket until tomorrow night.
   • I'm going to be out of pocket for a while. Doing some...training.
3. 3

   Wild or inappropriate

   Wild or inappropriate; unexpected.

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   1. 4

      Of or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using credit.

      • I had lots of out-of-pocket expenses.
   2. 5

      Shocking and unexpected or inappropriate.

      • A thread of the most hilarious outta pocket tweets. Feel free to add on
   3. 6

      Synonym of out of one's own pocket.

      • pay out of pocket for medication

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