Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A fancy name for when you're broke and your wallet is crying for mercy.

My pants are tighter than my bank account.

I ate a whole box of cereal because I couldn’t afford lunch.

I asked my mom for five bucks and she said I had to earn it.

2

When you have no cash and your brain starts thinking about stealing.

I considered robbing a convenience store just to get a soda.

I borrowed my dog’s collar to pay my rent.

I told my teacher I was sick because I couldn’t afford my bus pass.

3

A disease where you can’t buy food and your stomach is screaming at you.

I had to eat a plate of spaghetti because I couldn’t afford anything else.

I asked my friend for a dollar and he said I had to work for it.

I skipped breakfast because I didn’t have money for toast.

4

When your bank account is so empty it’s like you’re in a desert with no water.

I had to eat my homework because I couldn’t afford food.

I used my last dollar to buy a snack and now I’m stuck.

I told my dad I was going to die because I had no money for gas.

5

A serious illness where you can’t afford anything and your brain starts to shut down.

I had to eat pizza for lunch because I couldn’t afford my sandwich.

I asked my brother for a dollar and he said I had to pay him back.

I told my teacher I was going to fail because I didn’t have money for my books.