Impecunious — Word of the Day March 28, 2027

Definition

Having very little or no money; poor. An impecunious upbringing often produces either extraordinary ambition or extraordinary frugality.

“The impecunious young poet survived on little more than enthusiasm and the generosity of friends.”

From Latin im- (not) + pecuniosus (wealthy), from pecunia (money).

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IMPECUNIOUS scores 17 points in Scrabble.