down-and-out

Translations

down-and-outnoun
down-and-outs
pl
The charity offers meals and shelter to down-and-outs during the winter.
Благотворительная организация предлагает еду и приют нищим зимой.
Additional translations
бездомныйразг.; о человеке без жилья и средств
down-and-outadjective
more down-and-out
Comp.
most down-and-out
Super.
After losing his job he found himself completely down-and-out.
Потеряв работу, он оказался совершенно нищим.
Additional translations
опустившийсяразг.; о человеке, оказавшемся на социальном дне

Definitions

down-and-outnoun
A person who is destitute, having no money, home, or prospects.
The charity offers meals and shelter to down-and-outs during the winter.
down-and-outadjective
Destitute; without money, work, or prospects.
After losing his job he found himself completely down-and-out.