Definition of Down-and-out

1. Adjective. Lacking resources (or any prospect of resources).

Similar to: Unsuccessful

2. Noun. A person who is destitute. "He tried to help the down-and-out"
Generic synonyms: Have-not, Poor Person

Definition of Down-and-out

1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of down and out) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Down-and-out

dowitchers
dowl
dowlas
dowlases
dowle
dowles
dowless
dowlne
dowlnes
dowlney
dowls
down
down(a)
down(p)
down-
down-and-out (current term)
down-and-outer
down-and-outers
down-at-heel
down-bow
down-gyved
down-home
down-line
down-low
down-regulation
down-set
down-style
down-time
down-to-earth
down-town

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