Pronunciation: /kɑr pʊr/
noun a person or household that is financially burdened by the costs associated with owning and maintaining a car
A1 My friend is car poor because he spends all his money on gas and maintenance.
A2 Being car poor can be stressful when unexpected repair costs come up.
B1 Many young adults find themselves car poor due to high monthly car payments.
B2 Despite being car poor, she refuses to sell her luxury car because she loves it so much.
C1 The concept of being car poor is often overlooked in discussions about personal finance.
C2 Some people choose to live car poor in order to prioritize other financial goals, such as saving for retirement.
adjective describing a person or household that spends a significant amount of money on car-related expenses, leaving little for other necessities
A1 My friend is car poor because he spends all his money on gas and repairs.
A2 Being car poor can be stressful when unexpected expenses come up.
B1 Many young adults find themselves car poor due to high insurance costs.
B2 Living in a city with no public transportation can make people feel car poor.
C1 Despite being car poor, she refuses to give up her luxury vehicle.
C2 After losing his job, he had to downgrade to a cheaper car to avoid being car poor.
formal Despite their high income, they were considered car poor due to their extravagant spending on luxury vehicles.
informal My neighbor is always complaining about being car poor because he spends all his money on his fancy sports car.
slang I never realized how car poor I was until I saw my bank account after buying that new SUV.
figurative She felt emotionally car poor after investing all her time and energy into a relationship that ultimately failed.
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