noun
a person or household that is financially burdened by the costs associated with owning and maintaining a car
adjective
describing a person or household that spends a significant amount of money on car-related expenses, leaving little for other necessities
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Despite their high income, they were considered car poor due to their extravagant spending on luxury vehicles.
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My neighbor is always complaining about being car poor because he spends all his money on his fancy sports car.
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I never realized how car poor I was until I saw my bank account after buying that new SUV.
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She felt emotionally car poor after investing all her time and energy into a relationship that ultimately failed.