Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hard Up.
Hard Up - as an adjective satellite
Not having enough money to pay for necessities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impecunious17in straitened circumstancespenniless11penurious11pinched15Example Sentences
"John lost his job and was hard up for money."
"Mary's car broke down and she was hard up for transportation."
"The Smiths were hard up and couldn't afford to go on vacation."
"After the accident, Tom was hard up for a place to stay."
"Samantha's business was struggling, and she was hard up for clients."