dirt-poor
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dirt-poor
Where it comes from
An inversion of the earlier poor as dirt (compare whip-smart or smart as a whip).
adjective dirt poor
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In a condition of extreme poverty.
In recent months, the dirt-poor peasants of Honduras have invaded farms and blockaded bridges to force the government to fulfill its promises.
Opposite: filthy rich
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adj very poor
| Español | paupérrimo |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | bettelarm |
| Română | sărac lipit pământului |
Talk about this word "dirt-poor." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/dirt-poor. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. dirt-poor. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/dirt-poor "dirt-poor." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/dirt-poor.Cite this
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